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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.43, 32,124.21 and 13,069.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.43, 32,124.21 and 13,069.71 is: 18,035.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.43 : 32,124.21 = 13,069.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.43/32,124.21 = 13,069.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.43x = 32,124.21 × 13,069.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.43x = 419,853,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,853,882.71/23,279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.41

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