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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.89, 32,127.32 and 13,721.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.89, 32,127.32 and 13,721.31 is: 18,939.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.89 : 32,127.32 = 13,721.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.89/32,127.32 = 13,721.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.89x = 32,127.32 × 13,721.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.89x = 440,828,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,828,917.19/23,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.29

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