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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.27, 32,219.88 and 13,139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.27, 32,219.88 and 13,139.87 is: 18,132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.27 : 32,219.88 = 13,139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.27/32,219.88 = 13,139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.27x = 32,219.88 × 13,139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.27x = 423,364,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,364,873.52/23,348.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.61

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