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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.39, 32,089.62 and 13,044.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.39, 32,089.62 and 13,044.86 is: 18,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.39 : 32,089.62 = 13,044.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.39/32,089.62 = 13,044.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.39x = 32,089.62 × 13,044.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.39x = 418,604,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,604,600.35/23,254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.10

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