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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,403.74, 32,295.63 and 13,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,403.74, 32,295.63 and 13,330.70 is: 18,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,403.74 : 32,295.63 = 13,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,403.74/32,295.63 = 13,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,403.74x = 32,295.63 × 13,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,403.74x = 430,523,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,523,354.84/23,403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,395.49

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