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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.28, 32,097.60 and 13,192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.28, 32,097.60 and 13,192.20 is: 18,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.28 : 32,097.60 = 13,192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.28/32,097.60 = 13,192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.28x = 32,097.60 × 13,192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.28x = 423,437,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,437,958.72/23,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.21

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