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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,401.59, 32,290.46 and 13,330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,401.59, 32,290.46 and 13,330.22 is: 18,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,401.59 : 32,290.46 = 13,330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,401.59/32,290.46 = 13,330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,401.59x = 32,290.46 × 13,330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,401.59x = 430,438,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,438,949.78/23,401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.58

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