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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.54, 32,115.60 and 13,337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.54, 32,115.60 and 13,337.46 is: 18,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.54 : 32,115.60 = 13,337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.54/32,115.60 = 13,337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.54x = 32,115.60 × 13,337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.54x = 428,340,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,340,530.38/23,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.20

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