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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,258.63, 32,102.79 and 13,193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,258.63, 32,102.79 and 13,193.07 is: 18,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,258.63 : 32,102.79 = 13,193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,258.63/32,102.79 = 13,193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,258.63x = 32,102.79 × 13,193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,258.63x = 423,534,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,534,355.67/23,258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.77

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