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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.95, 32,189.81 and 13,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.95, 32,189.81 and 13,255.52 is: 18,294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.95 : 32,189.81 = 13,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.95/32,189.81 = 13,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.95x = 32,189.81 × 13,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.95x = 426,692,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,692,443.02/23,323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,294.18

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