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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,405.89, 32,297.81 and 13,333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,405.89, 32,297.81 and 13,333.73 is: 18,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,405.89 : 32,297.81 = 13,333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,405.89/32,297.81 = 13,333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,405.89x = 32,297.81 × 13,333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,405.89x = 430,650,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,650,221.09/23,405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.23

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