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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.31, 32,446.22 and 13,301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.31, 32,446.22 and 13,301.51 is: 18,356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.31 : 32,446.22 = 13,301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.31/32,446.22 = 13,301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.31x = 32,446.22 × 13,301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.31x = 431,583,719.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,583,719.79/23,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.43

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