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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,278.67, 32,125.29 and 13,207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,278.67, 32,125.29 and 13,207.53 is: 18,226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,278.67 : 32,125.29 = 13,207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,278.67/32,125.29 = 13,207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,278.67x = 32,125.29 × 13,207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,278.67x = 424,295,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,295,791.67/23,278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.81

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