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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.68, 32,079.51 and 13,179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.68, 32,079.51 and 13,179.33 is: 18,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.68 : 32,079.51 = 13,179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.68/32,079.51 = 13,179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.68x = 32,079.51 × 13,179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.68x = 422,786,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,786,448.53/23,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,183.05

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