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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.73, 32,038.48 and 13,007.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.73, 32,038.48 and 13,007.21 is: 17,950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.73 : 32,038.48 = 13,007.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.73/32,038.48 = 13,007.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.73x = 32,038.48 × 13,007.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.73x = 416,731,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,731,077.25/23,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.38

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