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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,245.92, 32,078.34 and 13,173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,245.92, 32,078.34 and 13,173.77 is: 18,179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,245.92 : 32,078.34 = 13,173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,245.92/32,078.34 = 13,173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,245.92x = 32,078.34 × 13,173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,245.92x = 422,592,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,592,607.27/23,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.22

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