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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.89, 32,121.24 and 13,204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.89, 32,121.24 and 13,204.81 is: 18,224.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.89 : 32,121.24 = 13,204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.89/32,121.24 = 13,204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.89x = 32,121.24 × 13,204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.89x = 424,154,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,154,871.16/23,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.49

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