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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.52, 32,089.95 and 13,181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.52, 32,089.95 and 13,181.96 is: 18,189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.52 : 32,089.95 = 13,181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.52/32,089.95 = 13,181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.52x = 32,089.95 × 13,181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.52x = 423,008,299.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,008,299.95/23,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.59

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