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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.82, 32,093.19 and 13,696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.82, 32,093.19 and 13,696.02 is: 18,900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.82 : 32,093.19 = 13,696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.82/32,093.19 = 13,696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.82x = 32,093.19 × 13,696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.82x = 439,548,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,548,972.10/23,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.60

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