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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.53, 32,116.41 and 13,200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.53, 32,116.41 and 13,200.75 is: 18,217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.53 : 32,116.41 = 13,200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.53/32,116.41 = 13,200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.53x = 32,116.41 × 13,200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.53x = 423,960,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,960,699.31/23,272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.22

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