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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,273.93, 32,117.99 and 13,204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,273.93, 32,117.99 and 13,204.35 is: 18,221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273.93 : 32,117.99 = 13,204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273.93/32,117.99 = 13,204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273.93x = 32,117.99 × 13,204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273.93x = 424,097,115.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,097,115.23/23,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.98

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