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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,203.83, 32,021.42 and 13,132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,203.83, 32,021.42 and 13,132.29 is: 18,122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,203.83 : 32,021.42 = 13,132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,203.83/32,021.42 = 13,132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,203.83x = 32,021.42 × 13,132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,203.83x = 420,514,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,514,507.99/23,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,122.63

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