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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.06, 32,161.33 and 13,232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.06, 32,161.33 and 13,232.74 is: 18,261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.06 : 32,161.33 = 13,232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.06/32,161.33 = 13,232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.06x = 32,161.33 × 13,232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.06x = 425,582,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,582,517.94/23,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.38

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