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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.69, 32,222.64 and 13,281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.69, 32,222.64 and 13,281.58 is: 18,327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.69 : 32,222.64 = 13,281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.69/32,222.64 = 13,281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.69x = 32,222.64 × 13,281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.69x = 427,967,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,967,570.97/23,350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.83

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