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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.97, 32,228.51 and 13,281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.97, 32,228.51 and 13,281.93 is: 18,330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.97 : 32,228.51 = 13,281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.97/32,228.51 = 13,281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.97x = 32,228.51 × 13,281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.97x = 428,056,747.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,056,747.41/23,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.65

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