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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,278.43, 32,122.83 and 13,068.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,278.43, 32,122.83 and 13,068.71 is: 18,034.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,278.43 : 32,122.83 = 13,068.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,278.43/32,122.83 = 13,068.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,278.43x = 32,122.83 × 13,068.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,278.43x = 419,803,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,803,723.69/23,278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.03

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