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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.03, 32,183.13 and 13,250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.03, 32,183.13 and 13,250.03 is: 18,285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.03 : 32,183.13 = 13,250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.03/32,183.13 = 13,250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.03x = 32,183.13 × 13,250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.03x = 426,427,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,427,437.99/23,321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.10

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