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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,406.98, 32,299.56 and 13,335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,406.98, 32,299.56 and 13,335.03 is: 18,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,406.98 : 32,299.56 = 13,335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,406.98/32,299.56 = 13,335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,406.98x = 32,299.56 × 13,335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,406.98x = 430,715,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,715,601.59/23,406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.16

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