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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.49, 32,222.25 and 13,277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.49, 32,222.25 and 13,277.43 is: 18,324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.49 : 32,222.25 = 13,277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.49/32,222.25 = 13,277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.49x = 32,222.25 × 13,277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.49x = 427,828,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,828,668.82/23,347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.40

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