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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.27, 32,277.32 and 13,318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.27, 32,277.32 and 13,318.66 is: 18,379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.27 : 32,277.32 = 13,318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.27/32,277.32 = 13,318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.27x = 32,277.32 × 13,318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.27x = 429,890,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,890,674.49/23,390.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.04

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