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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.99, 32,110.58 and 13,198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.99, 32,110.58 and 13,198.69 is: 18,215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.99 : 32,110.58 = 13,198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.99/32,110.58 = 13,198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.99x = 32,110.58 × 13,198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.99x = 423,817,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,817,364.59/23,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.40

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