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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.73, 32,126.73 and 13,208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.73, 32,126.73 and 13,208.59 is: 18,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.73 : 32,126.73 = 13,208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.73/32,126.73 = 13,208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.73x = 32,126.73 × 13,208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.73x = 424,348,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,348,804.61/23,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,228.25

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