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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.92, 32,100.76 and 13,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.92, 32,100.76 and 13,191.28 is: 18,203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.92 : 32,100.76 = 13,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.92/32,100.76 = 13,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.92x = 32,100.76 × 13,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.92x = 423,450,113.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,450,113.37/23,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.58

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