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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,253.96, 32,095.08 and 13,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,253.96, 32,095.08 and 13,182.60 is: 18,194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,253.96 : 32,095.08 = 13,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,253.96/32,095.08 = 13,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,253.96x = 32,095.08 × 13,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,253.96x = 423,096,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,096,601.61/23,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.60

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