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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.76, 32,118.32 and 13,202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.76, 32,118.32 and 13,202.69 is: 18,221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.76 : 32,118.32 = 13,202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.76/32,118.32 = 13,202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.76x = 32,118.32 × 13,202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.76x = 424,048,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,048,335.58/23,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.59

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