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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.11, 32,217.70 and 13,274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.11, 32,217.70 and 13,274.13 is: 18,317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.11 : 32,217.70 = 13,274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.11/32,217.70 = 13,274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.11x = 32,217.70 × 13,274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.11x = 427,661,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,661,938.10/23,347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,317.55

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