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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,402.84, 32,298.94 and 13,334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,402.84, 32,298.94 and 13,334.89 is: 18,403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,402.84 : 32,298.94 = 13,334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,402.84/32,298.94 = 13,334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,402.84x = 32,298.94 × 13,334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,402.84x = 430,702,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,702,733.49/23,402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,403.87

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