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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.63, 32,042.33 and 13,147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.63, 32,042.33 and 13,147.85 is: 18,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.63 : 32,042.33 = 13,147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.63/32,042.33 = 13,147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.63x = 32,042.33 × 13,147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.63x = 421,287,522.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,287,522.54/23,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.16

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