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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.86, 32,010.84 and 13,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.86, 32,010.84 and 13,127.04 is: 18,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.86 : 32,010.84 = 13,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.86/32,010.84 = 13,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.86x = 32,010.84 × 13,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.86x = 420,207,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,207,577.11/23,197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,114.07

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