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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.17, 32,013.59 and 13,126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.17, 32,013.59 and 13,126.65 is: 18,115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.17 : 32,013.59 = 13,126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.17/32,013.59 = 13,126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.17x = 32,013.59 × 13,126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.17x = 420,231,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,231,191.17/23,197.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.62

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