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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.97, 32,226.86 and 13,146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.97, 32,226.86 and 13,146.17 is: 18,142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.97 : 32,226.86 = 13,146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.97/32,226.86 = 13,146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.97x = 32,226.86 × 13,146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.97x = 423,659,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,659,893.56/23,351.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,142.36

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