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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.76, 32,159.27 and 13,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.76, 32,159.27 and 13,227.36 is: 18,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.76 : 32,159.27 = 13,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.76/32,159.27 = 13,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.76x = 32,159.27 × 13,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.76x = 425,382,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,382,175.49/23,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,254.59

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