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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.01, 32,107.45 and 13,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.01, 32,107.45 and 13,196.44 is: 18,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.01 : 32,107.45 = 13,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.01/32,107.45 = 13,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.01x = 32,107.45 × 13,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.01x = 423,704,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,704,037.48/23,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.42

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