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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.64, 32,070.52 and 13,171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.64, 32,070.52 and 13,171.52 is: 18,172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.64 : 32,070.52 = 13,171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.64/32,070.52 = 13,171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.64x = 32,070.52 × 13,171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.64x = 422,417,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,417,495.59/23,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.68

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