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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.23, 32,001.15 and 13,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.23, 32,001.15 and 13,117.46 is: 18,102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.23 : 32,001.15 = 13,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.23/32,001.15 = 13,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.23x = 32,001.15 × 13,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.23x = 419,773,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,773,946.38/23,189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.11

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