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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,250.08, 32,086.48 and 13,314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,250.08, 32,086.48 and 13,314.08 is: 18,374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,250.08 : 32,086.48 = 13,314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,250.08/32,086.48 = 13,314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,250.08x = 32,086.48 × 13,314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,250.08x = 427,201,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,201,961.64/23,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.21

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