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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.84, 32,323.29 and 13,352.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.84, 32,323.29 and 13,352.03 is: 18,424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.84 : 32,323.29 = 13,352.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.84/32,323.29 = 13,352.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.84x = 32,323.29 × 13,352.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.84x = 431,581,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,581,537.78/23,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.88

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