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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,367.21, 32,247.63 and 13,296.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,367.21, 32,247.63 and 13,296.57 is: 18,349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,367.21 : 32,247.63 = 13,296.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,367.21/32,247.63 = 13,296.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,367.21x = 32,247.63 × 13,296.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,367.21x = 428,782,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,782,869.63/23,367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.77

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