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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,400.29, 32,292.27 and 13,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,400.29, 32,292.27 and 13,329.16 is: 18,394.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,400.29 : 32,292.27 = 13,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,400.29/32,292.27 = 13,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,400.29x = 32,292.27 × 13,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,400.29x = 430,428,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,428,752.86/23,400.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.16

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