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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.52, 32,266.59 and 13,172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.52, 32,266.59 and 13,172.67 is: 18,178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.52 : 32,266.59 = 13,172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.52/32,266.59 = 13,172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.52x = 32,266.59 × 13,172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.52x = 425,037,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,037,142.10/23,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,178.34

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