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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,429.54, 32,331.96 and 13,361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,429.54, 32,331.96 and 13,361.22 is: 18,438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,429.54 : 32,331.96 = 13,361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,429.54/32,331.96 = 13,361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,429.54x = 32,331.96 × 13,361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,429.54x = 431,994,202.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,994,202.13/23,429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.02

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