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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.16, 32,175.20 and 13,243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.16, 32,175.20 and 13,243.29 is: 18,275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.16 : 32,175.20 = 13,243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.16/32,175.20 = 13,243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.16x = 32,175.20 × 13,243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.16x = 426,105,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,105,504.41/23,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.11

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