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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,247.26, 32,081.13 and 13,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,247.26, 32,081.13 and 13,177.64 is: 18,185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,247.26 : 32,081.13 = 13,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,247.26/32,081.13 = 13,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,247.26x = 32,081.13 × 13,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,247.26x = 422,753,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,753,581.93/23,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,185.09

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