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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,213.17, 32,034.94 and 13,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,213.17, 32,034.94 and 13,141.40 is: 18,135.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,213.17 : 32,034.94 = 13,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,213.17/32,034.94 = 13,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,213.17x = 32,034.94 × 13,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,213.17x = 420,983,947.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,983,947.68/23,213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.57

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