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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.08, 32,172.43 and 13,242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.08, 32,172.43 and 13,242.49 is: 18,274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.08 : 32,172.43 = 13,242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.08/32,172.43 = 13,242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.08x = 32,172.43 × 13,242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.08x = 426,043,118.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,043,118.04/23,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,274.07

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