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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,191.50, 32,004.28 and 13,255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,191.50, 32,004.28 and 13,255.50 is: 18,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,191.50 : 32,004.28 = 13,255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,191.50/32,004.28 = 13,255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,191.50x = 32,004.28 × 13,255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,191.50x = 424,232,733.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,232,733.54/23,191.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.60

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