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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,190, 32,004.12 and 13,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,190, 32,004.12 and 13,255.92 is: 18,294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,190 : 32,004.12 = 13,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,190/32,004.12 = 13,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,190x = 32,004.12 × 13,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,190x = 424,244,054.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,244,054.39/23,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,294.27

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