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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.13, 32,269.55 and 13,177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.13, 32,269.55 and 13,177.01 is: 18,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.13 : 32,269.55 = 13,177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.13/32,269.55 = 13,177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.13x = 32,269.55 × 13,177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.13x = 425,216,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,216,197.83/23,385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,183.19

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