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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.81, 32,079.54 and 13,174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.81, 32,079.54 and 13,174.66 is: 18,180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.81 : 32,079.54 = 13,174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.81/32,079.54 = 13,174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.81x = 32,079.54 × 13,174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.81x = 422,637,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,637,032.46/23,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,180.43

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