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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.28, 32,109.55 and 13,197.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.28, 32,109.55 and 13,197.65 is: 18,212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.28 : 32,109.55 = 13,197.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.28/32,109.55 = 13,197.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.28x = 32,109.55 × 13,197.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.28x = 423,770,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,770,409.02/23,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.37

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