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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.79, 32,335.29 and 13,360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.79, 32,335.29 and 13,360.72 is: 18,438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.79 : 32,335.29 = 13,360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.79/32,335.29 = 13,360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.79x = 32,335.29 × 13,360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.79x = 432,022,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,022,755.81/23,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.25

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