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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,173.83, 34,730.32 and 13,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,173.83, 34,730.32 and 13,183.16 is: 19,757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,173.83 : 34,730.32 = 13,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,173.83/34,730.32 = 13,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,173.83x = 34,730.32 × 13,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,173.83x = 457,855,365.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,855,365.41/23,173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,757.43

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