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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.67, 32,078.36 and 13,172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.67, 32,078.36 and 13,172.85 is: 18,178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.67 : 32,078.36 = 13,172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.67/32,078.36 = 13,172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.67x = 32,078.36 × 13,172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.67x = 422,563,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,563,424.53/23,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,178.94

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