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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,203.73, 32,021.12 and 13,131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,203.73, 32,021.12 and 13,131.98 is: 18,122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,203.73 : 32,021.12 = 13,131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,203.73/32,021.12 = 13,131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,203.73x = 32,021.12 × 13,131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,203.73x = 420,500,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,500,880.34/23,203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,122.13

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