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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,269.79, 32,110.34 and 13,195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,269.79, 32,110.34 and 13,195.01 is: 18,207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,269.79 : 32,110.34 = 13,195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,269.79/32,110.34 = 13,195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,269.79x = 32,110.34 × 13,195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,269.79x = 423,696,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,696,030.88/23,269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,207.99

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