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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.16, 32,120.27 and 13,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.16, 32,120.27 and 13,204.28 is: 18,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.16 : 32,120.27 = 13,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.16/32,120.27 = 13,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.16x = 32,120.27 × 13,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.16x = 424,125,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,125,038.76/23,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.22

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