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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.12, 32,178.28 and 13,244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.12, 32,178.28 and 13,244.92 is: 18,278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.12 : 32,178.28 = 13,244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.12/32,178.28 = 13,244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.12x = 32,178.28 × 13,244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.12x = 426,198,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,198,744.34/23,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,278.36

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