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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.92, 32,094.95 and 13,187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.92, 32,094.95 and 13,187.04 is: 18,197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.92 : 32,094.95 = 13,187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.92/32,094.95 = 13,187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.92x = 32,094.95 × 13,187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.92x = 423,237,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,237,386.96/23,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.56

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