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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.25, 32,186.84 and 13,251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.25, 32,186.84 and 13,251.51 is: 18,287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.25 : 32,186.84 = 13,251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.25/32,186.84 = 13,251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.25x = 32,186.84 × 13,251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.25x = 426,524,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,524,232.13/23,323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.51

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