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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.76, 32,080.44 and 13,177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.76, 32,080.44 and 13,177.14 is: 18,184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.76 : 32,080.44 = 13,177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.76/32,080.44 = 13,177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.76x = 32,080.44 × 13,177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.76x = 422,728,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,728,449.14/23,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.40

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