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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.60, 32,094.51 and 13,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.60, 32,094.51 and 13,186.72 is: 18,197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.60 : 32,094.51 = 13,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.60/32,094.51 = 13,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.60x = 32,094.51 × 13,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.60x = 423,221,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,221,236.67/23,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.12

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