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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.79, 32,095.04 and 13,187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.79, 32,095.04 and 13,187.15 is: 18,197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.79 : 32,095.04 = 13,187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.79/32,095.04 = 13,187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.79x = 32,095.04 × 13,187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.79x = 423,241,880.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,241,880.33/23,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.86

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