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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.41, 32,113.86 and 13,200.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.41, 32,113.86 and 13,200.77 is: 18,216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.41 : 32,113.86 = 13,200.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.41/32,113.86 = 13,200.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.41x = 32,113.86 × 13,200.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.41x = 423,927,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,927,679.67/23,271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,216.67

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