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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.47, 32,090.38 and 13,182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.47, 32,090.38 and 13,182.75 is: 18,193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.47 : 32,090.38 = 13,182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.47/32,090.38 = 13,182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.47x = 32,090.38 × 13,182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.47x = 423,039,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,039,423.99/23,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,193.31

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