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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.27, 32,286.80 and 13,324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.27, 32,286.80 and 13,324.71 is: 18,388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.27 : 32,286.80 = 13,324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.27/32,286.80 = 13,324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.27x = 32,286.80 × 13,324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.27x = 430,212,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,212,246.83/23,396.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.07

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