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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,343.89, 32,215.71 and 13,138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,343.89, 32,215.71 and 13,138.11 is: 18,131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,343.89 : 32,215.71 = 13,138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,343.89/32,215.71 = 13,138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,343.89x = 32,215.71 × 13,138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,343.89x = 423,253,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,253,541.71/23,343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.23

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