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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.51, 32,183.73 and 13,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.51, 32,183.73 and 13,248.97 is: 18,284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.51 : 32,183.73 = 13,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.51/32,183.73 = 13,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.51x = 32,183.73 × 13,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.51x = 426,401,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,401,192.80/23,320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.39

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