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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.17, 32,012.21 and 13,125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.17, 32,012.21 and 13,125.65 is: 18,114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.17 : 32,012.21 = 13,125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.17/32,012.21 = 13,125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.17x = 32,012.21 × 13,125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.17x = 420,180,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,180,936.94/23,196.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,114.24

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