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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.92, 32,182.56 and 13,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.92, 32,182.56 and 13,250.88 is: 18,288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.92 : 32,182.56 = 13,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.92/32,182.56 = 13,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.92x = 32,182.56 × 13,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.92x = 426,447,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,447,240.65/23,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.39

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