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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.99, 32,101.85 and 13,190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.99, 32,101.85 and 13,190.21 is: 18,202.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.99 : 32,101.85 = 13,190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.99/32,101.85 = 13,190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.99x = 32,101.85 × 13,190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.99x = 423,430,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,430,142.89/23,261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.66

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