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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,260, 32,103.20 and 13,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,260, 32,103.20 and 13,324 is: 18,389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,260 : 32,103.20 = 13,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,260/32,103.20 = 13,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,260x = 32,103.20 × 13,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,260x = 427,743,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,743,036.80/23,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.64

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