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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.96, 32,099.22 and 13,185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.96, 32,099.22 and 13,185.60 is: 18,198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.96 : 32,099.22 = 13,185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.96/32,099.22 = 13,185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.96x = 32,099.22 × 13,185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.96x = 423,247,475.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,247,475.23/23,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.74

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