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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.12, 32,098.48 and 13,187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.12, 32,098.48 and 13,187.46 is: 18,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.12 : 32,098.48 = 13,187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.12/32,098.48 = 13,187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.12x = 32,098.48 × 13,187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.12x = 423,297,421.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,297,421.06/23,259.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.20

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