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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.20, 32,126.68 and 13,210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.20, 32,126.68 and 13,210.44 is: 18,227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.20 : 32,126.68 = 13,210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.20/32,126.68 = 13,210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.20x = 32,126.68 × 13,210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.20x = 424,407,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,407,578.54/23,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.28

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