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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,426.55, 32,324.85 and 13,355.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,426.55, 32,324.85 and 13,355.01 is: 18,427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,426.55 : 32,324.85 = 13,355.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,426.55/32,324.85 = 13,355.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,426.55x = 32,324.85 × 13,355.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,426.55x = 431,698,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,698,695.00/23,426.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,427.75

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