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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.65, 32,161.59 and 13,234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.65, 32,161.59 and 13,234.25 is: 18,258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.65 : 32,161.59 = 13,234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.65/32,161.59 = 13,234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.65x = 32,161.59 × 13,234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.65x = 425,634,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,634,621.85/23,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,258.45

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