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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,282.68, 32,129.10 and 13,210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,282.68, 32,129.10 and 13,210.90 is: 18,230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,282.68 : 32,129.10 = 13,210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,282.68/32,129.10 = 13,210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,282.68x = 32,129.10 × 13,210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,282.68x = 424,454,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,454,440.90/23,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,230.48

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