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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,247.08, 32,078.68 and 13,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,247.08, 32,078.68 and 13,173.52 is: 18,178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,247.08 : 32,078.68 = 13,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,247.08/32,078.68 = 13,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,247.08x = 32,078.68 × 13,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,247.08x = 422,589,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,589,132.55/23,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,178.16

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