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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,408.19, 32,299.77 and 13,198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,408.19, 32,299.77 and 13,198.79 is: 18,212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,408.19 : 32,299.77 = 13,198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,408.19/32,299.77 = 13,198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,408.19x = 32,299.77 × 13,198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,408.19x = 426,317,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,317,719.78/23,408.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.33

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