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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.15, 32,010.93 and 13,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.15, 32,010.93 and 13,124.70 is: 18,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.15 : 32,010.93 = 13,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.15/32,010.93 = 13,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.15x = 32,010.93 × 13,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.15x = 420,133,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,133,852.97/23,196.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,112.22

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