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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.20, 32,086.11 and 13,562.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.20, 32,086.11 and 13,562.46 is: 18,715.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.20 : 32,086.11 = 13,562.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.20/32,086.11 = 13,562.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.20x = 32,086.11 × 13,562.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.20x = 435,166,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,166,583.43/23,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,715.88

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