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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.85, 32,221.26 and 13,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.85, 32,221.26 and 13,277.30 is: 18,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.85 : 32,221.26 = 13,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.85/32,221.26 = 13,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.85x = 32,221.26 × 13,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.85x = 427,811,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,811,174.29/23,348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,322.58

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