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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.02, 32,157.96 and 13,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.02, 32,157.96 and 13,731.90 is: 18,956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.02 : 32,157.96 = 13,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.02/32,157.96 = 13,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.02x = 32,157.96 × 13,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.02x = 441,589,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,589,890.92/23,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,956.41

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