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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.74, 32,290.43 and 13,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.74, 32,290.43 and 13,191.29 is: 18,204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.74 : 32,290.43 = 13,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.74/32,290.43 = 13,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.74x = 32,290.43 × 13,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.74x = 425,952,297.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,952,297.88/23,397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.85

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