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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.48, 32,091.86 and 13,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.48, 32,091.86 and 13,184.84 is: 18,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.48 : 32,091.86 = 13,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.48/32,091.86 = 13,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.48x = 32,091.86 × 13,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.48x = 423,125,813.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,125,813.02/23,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.68

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