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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.94, 32,188.12 and 13,753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.94, 32,188.12 and 13,753.58 is: 18,986.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.94 : 32,188.12 = 13,753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.94/32,188.12 = 13,753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.94x = 32,188.12 × 13,753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.94x = 442,701,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,701,837.38/23,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,986.27

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