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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.77, 32,315.18 and 13,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.77, 32,315.18 and 13,207.94 is: 18,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.77 : 32,315.18 = 13,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.77/32,315.18 = 13,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.77x = 32,315.18 × 13,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.77x = 426,816,730.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,816,730.91/23,416.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.97

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