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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.37, 32,334.77 and 13,357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.37, 32,334.77 and 13,357.19 is: 18,433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.37 : 32,334.77 = 13,357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.37/32,334.77 = 13,357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.37x = 32,334.77 × 13,357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.37x = 431,901,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,901,666.50/23,430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.41

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