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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,420.79, 32,321.49 and 13,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,420.79, 32,321.49 and 13,350.72 is: 18,424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,420.79 : 32,321.49 = 13,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,420.79/32,321.49 = 13,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,420.79x = 32,321.49 × 13,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,420.79x = 431,515,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,515,162.97/23,420.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.45

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