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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,342.55, 32,209.68 and 13,270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,342.55, 32,209.68 and 13,270.78 is: 18,311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,342.55 : 32,209.68 = 13,270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,342.55/32,209.68 = 13,270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,342.55x = 32,209.68 × 13,270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,342.55x = 427,447,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,447,496.63/23,342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,311.95

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