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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,319.20, 32,181.28 and 13,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,319.20, 32,181.28 and 13,247.52 is: 18,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,319.20 : 32,181.28 = 13,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,319.20/32,181.28 = 13,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,319.20x = 32,181.28 × 13,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,319.20x = 426,322,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,322,150.43/23,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.02

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