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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.44, 32,098.75 and 13,188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.44, 32,098.75 and 13,188.31 is: 18,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.44 : 32,098.75 = 13,188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.44/32,098.75 = 13,188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.44x = 32,098.75 × 13,188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.44x = 423,328,152.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,328,152.39/23,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.27

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