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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,269.91, 32,111.79 and 13,199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,269.91, 32,111.79 and 13,199.27 is: 18,214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,269.91 : 32,111.79 = 13,199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,269.91/32,111.79 = 13,199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,269.91x = 32,111.79 × 13,199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,269.91x = 423,852,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,852,186.39/23,269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.60

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