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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.77, 32,266.80 and 13,312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.77, 32,266.80 and 13,312.23 is: 18,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.77 : 32,266.80 = 13,312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.77/32,266.80 = 13,312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.77x = 32,266.80 × 13,312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.77x = 429,543,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,543,062.96/23,383.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.28

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