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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.85, 32,093.47 and 13,185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.85, 32,093.47 and 13,185.96 is: 18,196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.85 : 32,093.47 = 13,185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.85/32,093.47 = 13,185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.85x = 32,093.47 × 13,185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.85x = 423,183,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,183,387.87/23,256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.08

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