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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,394.27, 32,281.29 and 13,322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,394.27, 32,281.29 and 13,322.73 is: 18,383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,394.27 : 32,281.29 = 13,322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,394.27/32,281.29 = 13,322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,394.27x = 32,281.29 × 13,322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,394.27x = 430,074,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,074,910.72/23,394.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.77

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