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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.79, 32,178.30 and 13,246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.79, 32,178.30 and 13,246.65 is: 18,280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.79 : 32,178.30 = 13,246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.79/32,178.30 = 13,246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.79x = 32,178.30 × 13,246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.79x = 426,254,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,254,677.70/23,317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,280.23

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