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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,398.35, 32,291.96 and 13,330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,398.35, 32,291.96 and 13,330.05 is: 18,396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,398.35 : 32,291.96 = 13,330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,398.35/32,291.96 = 13,330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,398.35x = 32,291.96 × 13,330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,398.35x = 430,453,441.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,453,441.40/23,398.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,396.74

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