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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.09, 32,187.47 and 13,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.09, 32,187.47 and 13,252.20 is: 18,287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.09 : 32,187.47 = 13,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.09/32,187.47 = 13,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.09x = 32,187.47 × 13,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.09x = 426,554,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,554,723.67/23,325.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.38

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