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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.06, 32,176.62 and 13,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.06, 32,176.62 and 13,246.60 is: 18,282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.06 : 32,176.62 = 13,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.06/32,176.62 = 13,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.06x = 32,176.62 × 13,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.06x = 426,230,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,230,814.49/23,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.14

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