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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.61, 32,219.78 and 13,275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.61, 32,219.78 and 13,275.63 is: 18,319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.61 : 32,219.78 = 13,275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.61/32,219.78 = 13,275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.61x = 32,219.78 × 13,275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.61x = 427,737,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,737,811.58/23,348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.63

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