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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.21, 32,117.08 and 13,203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.21, 32,117.08 and 13,203.33 is: 18,217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.21 : 32,117.08 = 13,203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.21/32,117.08 = 13,203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.21x = 32,117.08 × 13,203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.21x = 424,052,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,052,405.88/23,277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.49

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