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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.37, 32,091.66 and 13,184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.37, 32,091.66 and 13,184.78 is: 18,194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.37 : 32,091.66 = 13,184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.37/32,091.66 = 13,184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.37x = 32,091.66 × 13,184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.37x = 423,121,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,121,316.48/23,255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.56

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