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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.75, 32,186.15 and 13,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.75, 32,186.15 and 13,251.01 is: 18,286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.75 : 32,186.15 = 13,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.75/32,186.15 = 13,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.75x = 32,186.15 × 13,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.75x = 426,498,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,498,995.51/23,322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.82

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