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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.46, 32,089.97 and 13,183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.46, 32,089.97 and 13,183.97 is: 18,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.46 : 32,089.97 = 13,183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.46/32,089.97 = 13,183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.46x = 32,089.97 × 13,183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.46x = 423,073,074.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,073,074.29/23,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,195.55

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