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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.08, 32,089.72 and 13,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.08, 32,089.72 and 13,181.52 is: 18,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.08 : 32,089.72 = 13,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.08/32,089.72 = 13,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.08x = 32,089.72 × 13,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.08x = 422,991,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,991,285.97/23,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.20

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