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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.76, 32,217.82 and 13,138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.76, 32,217.82 and 13,138.36 is: 18,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.76 : 32,217.82 = 13,138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.76/32,217.82 = 13,138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.76x = 32,217.82 × 13,138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.76x = 423,289,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,289,204.18/23,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.54

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