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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.49, 32,227.80 and 13,281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.49, 32,227.80 and 13,281.43 is: 18,329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.49 : 32,227.80 = 13,281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.49/32,227.80 = 13,281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.49x = 32,227.80 × 13,281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.49x = 428,031,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,031,269.75/23,351.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,329.93

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