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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.84, 32,026.20 and 13,271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.84, 32,026.20 and 13,271.92 is: 18,313.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.84 : 32,026.20 = 13,271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.84/32,026.20 = 13,271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.84x = 32,026.20 × 13,271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.84x = 425,049,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,049,164.30/23,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.32

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