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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.47, 32,101.86 and 13,195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.47, 32,101.86 and 13,195.12 is: 18,205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.47 : 32,101.86 = 13,195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.47/32,101.86 = 13,195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.47x = 32,101.86 × 13,195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.47x = 423,587,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,587,894.92/23,267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,205.15

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