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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.82, 32,111.13 and 13,199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.82, 32,111.13 and 13,199.15 is: 18,218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.82 : 32,111.13 = 13,199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.82/32,111.13 = 13,199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.82x = 32,111.13 × 13,199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.82x = 423,839,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,839,751.31/23,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.05

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