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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.70, 32,219.82 and 13,275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.70, 32,219.82 and 13,275.92 is: 18,320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.70 : 32,219.82 = 13,275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.70/32,219.82 = 13,275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.70x = 32,219.82 × 13,275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.70x = 427,747,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,747,752.73/23,347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.77

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