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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.05, 32,012.65 and 13,125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.05, 32,012.65 and 13,125.27 is: 18,113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.05 : 32,012.65 = 13,125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.05/32,012.65 = 13,125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.05x = 32,012.65 × 13,125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.05x = 420,174,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,174,811.12/23,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,113.29

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