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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.88, 32,337.60 and 13,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.88, 32,337.60 and 13,362.88 is: 18,442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.88 : 32,337.60 = 13,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.88/32,337.60 = 13,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.88x = 32,337.60 × 13,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.88x = 432,123,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,123,468.29/23,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.48

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