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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.85, 32,090.06 and 13,179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.85, 32,090.06 and 13,179.22 is: 18,188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.85 : 32,090.06 = 13,179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.85/32,090.06 = 13,179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.85x = 32,090.06 × 13,179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.85x = 422,921,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,921,913.28/23,251.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,188.74

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