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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.73, 32,023.88 and 13,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.73, 32,023.88 and 13,133.98 is: 18,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.73 : 32,023.88 = 13,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.73/32,023.88 = 13,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.73x = 32,023.88 × 13,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.73x = 420,600,999.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,600,999.44/23,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.88

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