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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.66, 32,222.05 and 13,278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.66, 32,222.05 and 13,278.02 is: 18,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.66 : 32,222.05 = 13,278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.66/32,222.05 = 13,278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.66x = 32,222.05 × 13,278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.66x = 427,844,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,844,830.04/23,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.17

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