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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.04, 32,101.08 and 13,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.04, 32,101.08 and 13,326.96 is: 18,391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.04 : 32,101.08 = 13,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.04/32,101.08 = 13,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.04x = 32,101.08 × 13,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.04x = 427,809,809.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,809,809.12/23,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,391.69

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