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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.86, 32,327.52 and 13,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.86, 32,327.52 and 13,355.24 is: 18,428.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.86 : 32,327.52 = 13,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.86/32,327.52 = 13,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.86x = 32,327.52 × 13,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.86x = 431,741,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,741,788.20/23,427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,428.56

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