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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.84, 32,171.78 and 13,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.84, 32,171.78 and 13,241.28 is: 18,273.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.84 : 32,171.78 = 13,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.84/32,171.78 = 13,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.84x = 32,171.78 × 13,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.84x = 425,995,547.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,995,547.08/23,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,273.00

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