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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,208.14, 32,027.97 and 13,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,208.14, 32,027.97 and 13,136.40 is: 18,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,208.14 : 32,027.97 = 13,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,208.14/32,027.97 = 13,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,208.14x = 32,027.97 × 13,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,208.14x = 420,732,225.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,732,225.11/23,208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.65

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