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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.01, 32,306.33 and 13,341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.01, 32,306.33 and 13,341.88 is: 18,409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.01 : 32,306.33 = 13,341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.01/32,306.33 = 13,341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.01x = 32,306.33 × 13,341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.01x = 431,027,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,027,178.10/23,413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,409.73

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