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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,393.27, 32,279.91 and 13,321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,393.27, 32,279.91 and 13,321.73 is: 18,382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,393.27 : 32,279.91 = 13,321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,393.27/32,279.91 = 13,321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,393.27x = 32,279.91 × 13,321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,393.27x = 430,024,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,024,245.44/23,393.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,382.39

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