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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.02, 32,176.35 and 13,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.02, 32,176.35 and 13,244.16 is: 18,276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.02 : 32,176.35 = 13,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.02/32,176.35 = 13,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.02x = 32,176.35 × 13,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.02x = 426,148,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,148,727.62/23,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,276.29

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