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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169, 31,975.38 and 13,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169, 31,975.38 and 13,233 is: 18,262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169 : 31,975.38 = 13,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169/31,975.38 = 13,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169x = 31,975.38 × 13,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169x = 423,130,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,130,203.54/23,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.77

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