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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,201.76, 32,018.40 and 13,130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,201.76, 32,018.40 and 13,130.01 is: 18,119.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,201.76 : 32,018.40 = 13,130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,201.76/32,018.40 = 13,130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,201.76x = 32,018.40 × 13,130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,201.76x = 420,401,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,401,912.18/23,201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,119.40

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