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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.85, 32,327.03 and 13,350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.85, 32,327.03 and 13,350.22 is: 18,424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.85 : 32,327.03 = 13,350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.85/32,327.03 = 13,350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.85x = 32,327.03 × 13,350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.85x = 431,572,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,572,915.00/23,423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,424.51

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