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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,260.41, 32,094.36 and 13,188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,260.41, 32,094.36 and 13,188.06 is: 18,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,260.41 : 32,094.36 = 13,188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,260.41/32,094.36 = 13,188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,260.41x = 32,094.36 × 13,188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,260.41x = 423,262,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,262,345.34/23,260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.68

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