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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.68, 32,086.41 and 13,184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.68, 32,086.41 and 13,184.33 is: 18,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.68 : 32,086.41 = 13,184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.68/32,086.41 = 13,184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.68x = 32,086.41 × 13,184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.68x = 423,037,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,037,817.96/23,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.95

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