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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.92, 32,090.15 and 13,179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.92, 32,090.15 and 13,179.27 is: 18,188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.92 : 32,090.15 = 13,179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.92/32,090.15 = 13,179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.92x = 32,090.15 × 13,179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.92x = 422,924,751.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,924,751.19/23,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,188.81

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