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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,241.09, 32,072.61 and 13,171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,241.09, 32,072.61 and 13,171.45 is: 18,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,241.09 : 32,072.61 = 13,171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,241.09/32,072.61 = 13,171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,241.09x = 32,072.61 × 13,171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,241.09x = 422,442,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,442,778.98/23,241.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,176.55

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