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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.29, 32,093.99 and 13,186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.29, 32,093.99 and 13,186.74 is: 18,201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.29 : 32,093.99 = 13,186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.29/32,093.99 = 13,186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.29x = 32,093.99 × 13,186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.29x = 423,215,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,215,205.56/23,252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.01

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