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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,342.07, 32,211.91 and 13,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,342.07, 32,211.91 and 13,270.52 is: 18,313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,342.07 : 32,211.91 = 13,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,342.07/32,211.91 = 13,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,342.07x = 32,211.91 × 13,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,342.07x = 427,468,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,468,772.22/23,342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.23

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