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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,192.62, 32,003.70 and 13,121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,192.62, 32,003.70 and 13,121.98 is: 18,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,192.62 : 32,003.70 = 13,121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,192.62/32,003.70 = 13,121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,192.62x = 32,003.70 × 13,121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,192.62x = 419,951,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,951,911.33/23,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,107.14

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