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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.81, 32,191.21 and 13,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.81, 32,191.21 and 13,254.92 is: 18,291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.81 : 32,191.21 = 13,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.81/32,191.21 = 13,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.81x = 32,191.21 × 13,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.81x = 426,691,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,691,913.25/23,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.13

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