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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.81, 32,251.01 and 13,299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.81, 32,251.01 and 13,299.27 is: 18,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.81 : 32,251.01 = 13,299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.81/32,251.01 = 13,299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.81x = 32,251.01 × 13,299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.81x = 428,914,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,914,823.27/23,370.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.59

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