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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,343.55, 32,212.80 and 13,270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,343.55, 32,212.80 and 13,270.59 is: 18,312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,343.55 : 32,212.80 = 13,270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,343.55/32,212.80 = 13,270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,343.55x = 32,212.80 × 13,270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,343.55x = 427,482,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,482,861.55/23,343.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.68

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