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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.06, 32,126.79 and 13,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.06, 32,126.79 and 13,207.74 is: 18,226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.06 : 32,126.79 = 13,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.06/32,126.79 = 13,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.06x = 32,126.79 × 13,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.06x = 424,322,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,322,289.35/23,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.86

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