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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.12, 32,087.70 and 13,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.12, 32,087.70 and 13,691.32 is: 18,892.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.12 : 32,087.70 = 13,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.12/32,087.70 = 13,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.12x = 32,087.70 × 13,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.12x = 439,322,968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,322,968.76/23,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,892.26

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