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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.89, 32,119.86 and 13,203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.89, 32,119.86 and 13,203.81 is: 18,223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.89 : 32,119.86 = 13,203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.89/32,119.86 = 13,203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.89x = 32,119.86 × 13,203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.89x = 424,104,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,104,528.67/23,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.11

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