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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.92, 32,180.10 and 13,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.92, 32,180.10 and 13,251.56 is: 18,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.92 : 32,180.10 = 13,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.92/32,180.10 = 13,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.92x = 32,180.10 × 13,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.92x = 426,436,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,436,525.96/23,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.01

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