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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.09, 32,114.66 and 13,200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.09, 32,114.66 and 13,200.21 is: 18,216.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.09 : 32,114.66 = 13,200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.09/32,114.66 = 13,200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.09x = 32,114.66 × 13,200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.09x = 423,920,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,920,256.08/23,271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,216.61

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