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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,342.67, 32,211.58 and 13,269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,342.67, 32,211.58 and 13,269.70 is: 18,311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,342.67 : 32,211.58 = 13,269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,342.67/32,211.58 = 13,269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,342.67x = 32,211.58 × 13,269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,342.67x = 427,438,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,438,003.13/23,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,311.44

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