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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.26, 32,221.82 and 13,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.26, 32,221.82 and 13,277.70 is: 18,323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.26 : 32,221.82 = 13,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.26/32,221.82 = 13,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.26x = 32,221.82 × 13,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.26x = 427,831,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,831,659.41/23,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.14

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