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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.41, 32,185.22 and 13,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.41, 32,185.22 and 13,251.60 is: 18,286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.41 : 32,185.22 = 13,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.41/32,185.22 = 13,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.41x = 32,185.22 × 13,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.41x = 426,505,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,505,595.09/23,323.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.59

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