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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.13, 32,095.71 and 13,185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.13, 32,095.71 and 13,185.45 is: 18,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.13 : 32,095.71 = 13,185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.13/32,095.71 = 13,185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.13x = 32,095.71 × 13,185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.13x = 423,196,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,196,379.42/23,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.42

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