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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.76, 32,216.51 and 13,137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.76, 32,216.51 and 13,137.59 is: 18,130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.76 : 32,216.51 = 13,137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.76/32,216.51 = 13,137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.76x = 32,216.51 × 13,137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.76x = 423,247,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,247,413.00/23,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.29

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