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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.47, 32,094.63 and 13,186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.47, 32,094.63 and 13,186.84 is: 18,197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.47 : 32,094.63 = 13,186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.47/32,094.63 = 13,186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.47x = 32,094.63 × 13,186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.47x = 423,226,750.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,226,750.67/23,257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.45

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