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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.86, 32,006.33 and 13,753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.86, 32,006.33 and 13,753.46 is: 18,988.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.86 : 32,006.33 = 13,753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.86/32,006.33 = 13,753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.86x = 32,006.33 × 13,753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.86x = 440,197,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,197,779.40/23,181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.89

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