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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.68, 32,011.64 and 13,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.68, 32,011.64 and 13,125.20 is: 18,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.68 : 32,011.64 = 13,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.68/32,011.64 = 13,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.68x = 32,011.64 × 13,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.68x = 420,159,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,159,177.33/23,196.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,112.90

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