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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.46, 32,097.38 and 13,188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.46, 32,097.38 and 13,188.86 is: 18,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.46 : 32,097.38 = 13,188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.46/32,097.38 = 13,188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.46x = 32,097.38 × 13,188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.46x = 423,327,851.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,327,851.19/23,259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.24

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