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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,211.84, 32,028.96 and 13,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,211.84, 32,028.96 and 13,273.92 is: 18,316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,211.84 : 32,028.96 = 13,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,211.84/32,028.96 = 13,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,211.84x = 32,028.96 × 13,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,211.84x = 425,149,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,149,852.72/23,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.08

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