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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.19, 32,078.67 and 13,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.19, 32,078.67 and 13,174.04 is: 18,179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.19 : 32,078.67 = 13,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.19/32,078.67 = 13,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.19x = 32,078.67 × 13,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.19x = 422,605,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,605,521.33/23,246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.56

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