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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,258.60, 32,095.89 and 13,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,258.60, 32,095.89 and 13,187.72 is: 18,198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,258.60 : 32,095.89 = 13,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,258.60/32,095.89 = 13,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,258.60x = 32,095.89 × 13,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,258.60x = 423,271,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,271,610.47/23,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.50

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