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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,324.19, 32,186.17 and 13,251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,324.19, 32,186.17 and 13,251.23 is: 18,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,324.19 : 32,186.17 = 13,251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,324.19/32,186.17 = 13,251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,324.19x = 32,186.17 × 13,251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,324.19x = 426,506,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,506,489.55/23,324.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.01

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