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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.77, 32,287.49 and 13,325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.77, 32,287.49 and 13,325.21 is: 18,388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.77 : 32,287.49 = 13,325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.77/32,287.49 = 13,325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.77x = 32,287.49 × 13,325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.77x = 430,237,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,237,584.62/23,396.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,388.76

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