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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.47, 32,044.76 and 13,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.47, 32,044.76 and 13,012.26 is: 17,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.47 : 32,044.76 = 13,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.47/32,044.76 = 13,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.47x = 32,044.76 × 13,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.47x = 416,974,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,974,865.77/23,220.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,957.21

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