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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.60, 32,127.96 and 13,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.60, 32,127.96 and 13,208.52 is: 18,228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.60 : 32,127.96 = 13,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.60/32,127.96 = 13,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.60x = 32,127.96 × 13,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.60x = 424,362,802.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,362,802.22/23,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,228.17

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