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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,245.84, 32,079.93 and 13,173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,245.84, 32,079.93 and 13,173.94 is: 18,180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,245.84 : 32,079.93 = 13,173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,245.84/32,079.93 = 13,173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,245.84x = 32,079.93 × 13,173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,245.84x = 422,619,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,619,110.04/23,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,180.42

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