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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.39, 32,177.76 and 13,244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.39, 32,177.76 and 13,244.65 is: 18,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.39 : 32,177.76 = 13,244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.39/32,177.76 = 13,244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.39x = 32,177.76 × 13,244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.39x = 426,183,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,183,038.87/23,316.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,278.26

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