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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.21, 32,114.32 and 13,201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.21, 32,114.32 and 13,201.33 is: 18,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.21 : 32,114.32 = 13,201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.21/32,114.32 = 13,201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.21x = 32,114.32 × 13,201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.21x = 423,951,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,951,736.05/23,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.73

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