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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,199.51, 32,014.80 and 13,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,199.51, 32,014.80 and 13,127.52 is: 18,115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,199.51 : 32,014.80 = 13,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,199.51/32,014.80 = 13,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,199.51x = 32,014.80 × 13,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,199.51x = 420,274,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,274,927.30/23,199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.68

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