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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.63, 32,221.12 and 13,276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.63, 32,221.12 and 13,276.59 is: 18,323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.63 : 32,221.12 = 13,276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.63/32,221.12 = 13,276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.63x = 32,221.12 × 13,276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.63x = 427,786,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,786,566.39/23,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.27

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