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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,278.93, 32,123.52 and 13,069.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,278.93, 32,123.52 and 13,069.21 is: 18,034.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,278.93 : 32,123.52 = 13,069.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,278.93/32,123.52 = 13,069.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,278.93x = 32,123.52 × 13,069.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,278.93x = 419,828,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,828,802.86/23,278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.72

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