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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.88, 32,180.03 and 13,246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.88, 32,180.03 and 13,246.74 is: 18,281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.88 : 32,180.03 = 13,246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.88/32,180.03 = 13,246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.88x = 32,180.03 × 13,246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.88x = 426,280,548.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,280,548.56/23,317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,281.28

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