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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.27, 32,264.73 and 13,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.27, 32,264.73 and 13,310.73 is: 18,367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.27 : 32,264.73 = 13,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.27/32,264.73 = 13,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.27x = 32,264.73 × 13,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.27x = 429,467,109.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,467,109.55/23,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.21

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