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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,258.24, 32,095.64 and 13,695.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,258.24, 32,095.64 and 13,695.94 is: 18,899.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,258.24 : 32,095.64 = 13,695.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,258.24/32,095.64 = 13,695.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,258.24x = 32,095.64 × 13,695.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,258.24x = 439,579,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,579,853.52/23,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.96

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