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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,278.95, 32,128.52 and 13,208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,278.95, 32,128.52 and 13,208.49 is: 18,229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,278.95 : 32,128.52 = 13,208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,278.95/32,128.52 = 13,208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,278.95x = 32,128.52 × 13,208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,278.95x = 424,369,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,369,169.09/23,278.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,229.74

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