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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.96, 32,128.50 and 13,593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.96, 32,128.50 and 13,593.40 is: 18,758.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.96 : 32,128.50 = 13,593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.96/32,128.50 = 13,593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.96x = 32,128.50 × 13,593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.96x = 436,735,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,735,551.90/23,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,758.54

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