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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.14, 32,223.03 and 13,278.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.14, 32,223.03 and 13,278.57 is: 18,324.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.14 : 32,223.03 = 13,278.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.14/32,223.03 = 13,278.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.14x = 32,223.03 × 13,278.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.14x = 427,875,759.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,875,759.47/23,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.33

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