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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,392.27, 32,278.53 and 13,320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,392.27, 32,278.53 and 13,320.73 is: 18,381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392.27 : 32,278.53 = 13,320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392.27/32,278.53 = 13,320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392.27x = 32,278.53 × 13,320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392.27x = 429,973,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,973,582.93/23,392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.01

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