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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.27, 32,266.11 and 13,311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.27, 32,266.11 and 13,311.73 is: 18,368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.27 : 32,266.11 = 13,311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.27/32,266.11 = 13,311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.27x = 32,266.11 × 13,311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.27x = 429,517,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,517,744.47/23,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,368.59

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