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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,426.45, 32,327.66 and 13,358.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,426.45, 32,327.66 and 13,358.13 is: 18,433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,426.45 : 32,327.66 = 13,358.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,426.45/32,327.66 = 13,358.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,426.45x = 32,327.66 × 13,358.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,426.45x = 431,837,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,837,018.09/23,426.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.74

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