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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.16, 32,224.13 and 13,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.16, 32,224.13 and 13,279.52 is: 18,326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.16 : 32,224.13 = 13,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.16/32,224.13 = 13,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.16x = 32,224.13 × 13,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.16x = 427,920,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,920,751.30/23,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.25

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