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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.29, 32,130.27 and 13,210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.29, 32,130.27 and 13,210.16 is: 18,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.29 : 32,130.27 = 13,210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.29/32,130.27 = 13,210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.29x = 32,130.27 × 13,210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.29x = 424,445,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,445,846.89/23,281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,231.20

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