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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.74, 32,007.36 and 13,121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.74, 32,007.36 and 13,121.97 is: 18,108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.74 : 32,007.36 = 13,121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.74/32,007.36 = 13,121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.74x = 32,007.36 × 13,121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.74x = 419,999,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,999,617.70/23,193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,108.32

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