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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,395.27, 32,285.42 and 13,323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,395.27, 32,285.42 and 13,323.71 is: 18,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,395.27 : 32,285.42 = 13,323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,395.27/32,285.42 = 13,323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,395.27x = 32,285.42 × 13,323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,395.27x = 430,161,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,161,687.33/23,395.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.70

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