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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.23, 32,016.97 and 13,133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.23, 32,016.97 and 13,133.67 is: 18,120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.23 : 32,016.97 = 13,133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.23/32,016.97 = 13,133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.23x = 32,016.97 × 13,133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.23x = 420,500,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,500,318.38/23,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.15

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