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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,567.95, 32,519.10 and 13,220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,567.95, 32,519.10 and 13,220.03 is: 18,241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,567.95 : 32,519.10 = 13,220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,567.95/32,519.10 = 13,220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,567.95x = 32,519.10 × 13,220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,567.95x = 429,903,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,903,363.89/23,567.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.02

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