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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,306.95, 32,163.81 and 13,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,306.95, 32,163.81 and 13,235.60 is: 18,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,306.95 : 32,163.81 = 13,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,306.95/32,163.81 = 13,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,306.95x = 32,163.81 × 13,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,306.95x = 425,707,096.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,707,096.64/23,306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.25

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