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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,395.93, 32,285.87 and 13,186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,395.93, 32,285.87 and 13,186.89 is: 18,197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,395.93 : 32,285.87 = 13,186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,395.93/32,285.87 = 13,186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,395.93x = 32,285.87 × 13,186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,395.93x = 425,749,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,749,988.88/23,395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.61

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