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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204.48, 32,016.87 and 13,130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204.48, 32,016.87 and 13,130.74 is: 18,117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204.48 : 32,016.87 = 13,130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204.48/32,016.87 = 13,130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204.48x = 32,016.87 × 13,130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204.48x = 420,405,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,405,235.60/23,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,117.42

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