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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.54, 32,187.36 and 13,253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.54, 32,187.36 and 13,253.69 is: 18,290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.54 : 32,187.36 = 13,253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.54/32,187.36 = 13,253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.54x = 32,187.36 × 13,253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.54x = 426,601,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,601,291.36/23,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.59

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