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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.79, 32,090.92 and 13,184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.79, 32,090.92 and 13,184.15 is: 18,193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.79 : 32,090.92 = 13,184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.79/32,090.92 = 13,184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.79x = 32,090.92 × 13,184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.79x = 423,091,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,091,309.50/23,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,193.73

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