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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.59, 32,111.21 and 13,197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.59, 32,111.21 and 13,197.71 is: 18,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.59 : 32,111.21 = 13,197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.59/32,111.21 = 13,197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.59x = 32,111.21 × 13,197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.59x = 423,794,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,794,423.17/23,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,213.15

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