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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.13, 32,106.24 and 13,195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.13, 32,106.24 and 13,195.57 is: 18,213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.13 : 32,106.24 = 13,195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.13/32,106.24 = 13,195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.13x = 32,106.24 × 13,195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.13x = 423,660,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,660,137.36/23,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,213.22

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