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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.96, 32,118.12 and 13,204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.96, 32,118.12 and 13,204.08 is: 18,218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.96 : 32,118.12 = 13,204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.96/32,118.12 = 13,204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.96x = 32,118.12 × 13,204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.96x = 424,090,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,090,225.93/23,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.53

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