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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.63, 32,111.03 and 13,195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.63, 32,111.03 and 13,195.85 is: 18,208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.63 : 32,111.03 = 13,195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.63/32,111.03 = 13,195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.63x = 32,111.03 × 13,195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.63x = 423,732,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,732,207.66/23,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,208.89

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