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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.72, 32,224.97 and 13,280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.72, 32,224.97 and 13,280.94 is: 18,328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.72 : 32,224.97 = 13,280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.72/32,224.97 = 13,280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.72x = 32,224.97 × 13,280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.72x = 427,977,893.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,977,893.07/23,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.25

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