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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,313.87, 32,171.58 and 13,753.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,313.87, 32,171.58 and 13,753.26 is: 18,978.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,313.87 : 32,171.58 = 13,753.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,313.87/32,171.58 = 13,753.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,313.87x = 32,171.58 × 13,753.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,313.87x = 442,464,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,464,104.35/23,313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.58

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