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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.28, 32,107.26 and 13,199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.28, 32,107.26 and 13,199.20 is: 18,210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.28 : 32,107.26 = 13,199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.28/32,107.26 = 13,199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.28x = 32,107.26 × 13,199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.28x = 423,790,146.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,790,146.19/23,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.87

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