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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.84, 32,037.24 and 13,279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.84, 32,037.24 and 13,279.92 is: 18,324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.84 : 32,037.24 = 13,279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.84/32,037.24 = 13,279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.84x = 32,037.24 × 13,279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.84x = 425,451,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,451,984.22/23,217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.36

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