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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,881.02, 32,955.57 and 13,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,881.02, 32,955.57 and 13,270.43 is: 18,313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,881.02 : 32,955.57 = 13,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,881.02/32,955.57 = 13,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,881.02x = 32,955.57 × 13,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,881.02x = 437,334,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,334,420.02/23,881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.05

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