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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.67, 32,079.37 and 13,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.67, 32,079.37 and 13,174.52 is: 18,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.67 : 32,079.37 = 13,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.67/32,079.37 = 13,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.67x = 32,079.37 × 13,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.67x = 422,630,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,630,301.65/23,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,180.25

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