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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.56, 32,175.83 and 13,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.56, 32,175.83 and 13,244.97 is: 18,277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.56 : 32,175.83 = 13,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.56/32,175.83 = 13,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.56x = 32,175.83 × 13,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.56x = 426,167,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,167,936.19/23,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,277.48

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