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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.96, 32,105.70 and 13,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.96, 32,105.70 and 13,195.08 is: 18,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.96 : 32,105.70 = 13,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.96/32,105.70 = 13,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.96x = 32,105.70 × 13,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.96x = 423,637,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,637,279.96/23,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,206.11

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