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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,341.77, 32,208.84 and 13,270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,341.77, 32,208.84 and 13,270.23 is: 18,311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,341.77 : 32,208.84 = 13,270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,341.77/32,208.84 = 13,270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,341.77x = 32,208.84 × 13,270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,341.77x = 427,418,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,418,714.83/23,341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,311.32

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