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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.08, 32,098.23 and 13,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.08, 32,098.23 and 13,187.94 is: 18,199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.08 : 32,098.23 = 13,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.08/32,098.23 = 13,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.08x = 32,098.23 × 13,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.08x = 423,309,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,309,531.35/23,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.76

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