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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.46, 32,118.12 and 13,203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.46, 32,118.12 and 13,203.54 is: 18,221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.46 : 32,118.12 = 13,203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.46/32,118.12 = 13,203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.46x = 32,118.12 × 13,203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.46x = 424,072,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,072,882.14/23,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.31

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