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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,190, 32,002.20 and 13,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,190, 32,002.20 and 13,255.92 is: 18,293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,190 : 32,002.20 = 13,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,190/32,002.20 = 13,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,190x = 32,002.20 × 13,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,190x = 424,218,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,218,603.02/23,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,293.17

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