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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.79, 32,111.64 and 13,196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.79, 32,111.64 and 13,196.66 is: 18,212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.79 : 32,111.64 = 13,196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.79/32,111.64 = 13,196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.79x = 32,111.64 × 13,196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.79x = 423,766,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,766,234.56/23,267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.57

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