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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,340.76, 32,211.04 and 13,269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,340.76, 32,211.04 and 13,269.62 is: 18,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,340.76 : 32,211.04 = 13,269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,340.76/32,211.04 = 13,269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,340.76x = 32,211.04 × 13,269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,340.76x = 427,428,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,428,260.60/23,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.53

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