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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.69, 32,218.28 and 13,275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.69, 32,218.28 and 13,275.13 is: 18,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.69 : 32,218.28 = 13,275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.69/32,218.28 = 13,275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.69x = 32,218.28 × 13,275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.69x = 427,701,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,701,983.93/23,346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.60

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