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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.89, 32,116.50 and 13,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.89, 32,116.50 and 13,204.76 is: 18,220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.89 : 32,116.50 = 13,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.89/32,116.50 = 13,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.89x = 32,116.50 × 13,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.89x = 424,090,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,090,513.96/23,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.16

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