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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,258.56, 32,095.76 and 13,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,258.56, 32,095.76 and 13,186.40 is: 18,196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,258.56 : 32,095.76 = 13,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,258.56/32,095.76 = 13,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,258.56x = 32,095.76 × 13,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,258.56x = 423,227,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,227,529.66/23,258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.64

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