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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.89, 32,221.47 and 13,276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.89, 32,221.47 and 13,276.84 is: 18,323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.89 : 32,221.47 = 13,276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.89/32,221.47 = 13,276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.89x = 32,221.47 × 13,276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.89x = 427,799,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,799,235.37/23,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.61

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