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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.74, 32,186.14 and 13,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.74, 32,186.14 and 13,251 is: 18,286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.74 : 32,186.14 = 13,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.74/32,186.14 = 13,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.74x = 32,186.14 × 13,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.74x = 426,498,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,498,541.14/23,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.81

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