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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.52, 32,182.56 and 13,248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.52, 32,182.56 and 13,248.66 is: 18,282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.52 : 32,182.56 = 13,248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.52/32,182.56 = 13,248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.52x = 32,182.56 × 13,248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.52x = 426,375,795.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,375,795.37/23,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.50

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