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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.66, 32,170.47 and 13,241.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.66, 32,170.47 and 13,241.07 is: 18,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.66 : 32,170.47 = 13,241.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.66/32,170.47 = 13,241.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.66x = 32,170.47 × 13,241.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.66x = 425,971,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,971,395.55/23,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,272.11

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