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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.41, 32,112.48 and 13,199.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.41, 32,112.48 and 13,199.77 is: 18,215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.41 : 32,112.48 = 13,199.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.41/32,112.48 = 13,199.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.41x = 32,112.48 × 13,199.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.41x = 423,877,350.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,877,350.13/23,270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.29

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