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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.29, 32,097.13 and 13,188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.29, 32,097.13 and 13,188.65 is: 18,199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.29 : 32,097.13 = 13,188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.29/32,097.13 = 13,188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.29x = 32,097.13 × 13,188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.29x = 423,317,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,317,620.12/23,259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.94

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