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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.63, 32,186.62 and 13,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.63, 32,186.62 and 13,252.08 is: 18,287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.63 : 32,186.62 = 13,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.63/32,186.62 = 13,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.63x = 32,186.62 × 13,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.63x = 426,539,725.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,539,725.89/23,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.88

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