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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.40, 32,095.53 and 13,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.40, 32,095.53 and 13,182.88 is: 18,194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.40 : 32,095.53 = 13,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.40/32,095.53 = 13,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.40x = 32,095.53 × 13,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.40x = 423,111,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,111,545.60/23,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.90

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