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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.69, 32,210.16 and 13,268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.69, 32,210.16 and 13,268.65 is: 18,312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.69 : 32,210.16 = 13,268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.69/32,210.16 = 13,268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.69x = 32,210.16 × 13,268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.69x = 427,385,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,385,339.48/23,338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.31

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