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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,400.53, 32,292.72 and 13,329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,400.53, 32,292.72 and 13,329.90 is: 18,395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,400.53 : 32,292.72 = 13,329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,400.53/32,292.72 = 13,329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,400.53x = 32,292.72 × 13,329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,400.53x = 430,458,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,458,728.33/23,400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.26

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