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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,172.83, 34,728.82 and 13,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,172.83, 34,728.82 and 13,182.16 is: 19,755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,172.83 : 34,728.82 = 13,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,172.83/34,728.82 = 13,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,172.83x = 34,728.82 × 13,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,172.83x = 457,800,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,800,861.85/23,172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.93

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