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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,207.14, 32,026.59 and 13,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,207.14, 32,026.59 and 13,135.40 is: 18,127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,207.14 : 32,026.59 = 13,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,207.14/32,026.59 = 13,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,207.14x = 32,026.59 × 13,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,207.14x = 420,682,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,682,030.25/23,207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.27

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