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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,388.81, 32,276.59 and 13,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,388.81, 32,276.59 and 13,317.25 is: 18,377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,388.81 : 32,276.59 = 13,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,388.81/32,276.59 = 13,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,388.81x = 32,276.59 × 13,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,388.81x = 429,835,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,835,351.59/23,388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.82

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