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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,342.70, 32,211.84 and 13,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,342.70, 32,211.84 and 13,270.98 is: 18,313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,342.70 : 32,211.84 = 13,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,342.70/32,211.84 = 13,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,342.70x = 32,211.84 × 13,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,342.70x = 427,482,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,482,684.40/23,342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.33

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