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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.11, 32,172.47 and 13,242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.11, 32,172.47 and 13,242.52 is: 18,274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.11 : 32,172.47 = 13,242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.11/32,172.47 = 13,242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.11x = 32,172.47 × 13,242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.11x = 426,044,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,044,686.24/23,314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,274.11

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