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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.80, 32,164.74 and 13,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.80, 32,164.74 and 13,234.60 is: 18,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.80 : 32,164.74 = 13,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.80/32,164.74 = 13,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.80x = 32,164.74 × 13,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.80x = 425,687,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,687,468.00/23,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.17

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