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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,199.51, 32,014.88 and 13,127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,199.51, 32,014.88 and 13,127.77 is: 18,116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,199.51 : 32,014.88 = 13,127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,199.51/32,014.88 = 13,127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,199.51x = 32,014.88 × 13,127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,199.51x = 420,283,755.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,283,755.50/23,199.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,116.06

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