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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.27, 32,120.40 and 13,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.27, 32,120.40 and 13,204.20 is: 18,223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.27 : 32,120.40 = 13,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.27/32,120.40 = 13,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.27x = 32,120.40 × 13,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.27x = 424,124,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,124,185.68/23,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.67

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