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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,255.96, 32,097.84 and 13,184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,255.96, 32,097.84 and 13,184.60 is: 18,197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,255.96 : 32,097.84 = 13,184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,255.96/32,097.84 = 13,184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,255.96x = 32,097.84 × 13,184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,255.96x = 423,197,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,197,181.26/23,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.36

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