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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,207.98, 32,026.98 and 13,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,207.98, 32,026.98 and 13,136.24 is: 18,127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,207.98 : 32,026.98 = 13,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,207.98/32,026.98 = 13,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,207.98x = 32,026.98 × 13,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,207.98x = 420,714,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,714,095.76/23,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.99

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