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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,428.76, 32,331.30 and 13,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,428.76, 32,331.30 and 13,357.76 is: 18,433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,428.76 : 32,331.30 = 13,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,428.76/32,331.30 = 13,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,428.76x = 32,331.30 × 13,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,428.76x = 431,873,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,873,584.23/23,428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.48

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