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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.67, 32,177.25 and 13,245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.67, 32,177.25 and 13,245.93 is: 18,278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.67 : 32,177.25 = 13,245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.67/32,177.25 = 13,245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.67x = 32,177.25 × 13,245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.67x = 426,217,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,217,601.09/23,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,278.74

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