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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,328.04, 32,191.52 and 13,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,328.04, 32,191.52 and 13,255.16 is: 18,291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,328.04 : 32,191.52 = 13,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,328.04/32,191.52 = 13,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,328.04x = 32,191.52 × 13,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,328.04x = 426,703,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,703,748.24/23,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.45

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