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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.91, 32,113.17 and 13,200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.91, 32,113.17 and 13,200.27 is: 18,215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.91 : 32,113.17 = 13,200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.91/32,113.17 = 13,200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.91x = 32,113.17 × 13,200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.91x = 423,902,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,902,514.56/23,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.98

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