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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.83, 32,315.26 and 13,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.83, 32,315.26 and 13,208 is: 18,227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.83 : 32,315.26 = 13,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.83/32,315.26 = 13,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.83x = 32,315.26 × 13,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.83x = 426,819,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,819,954.08/23,416.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.06

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