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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,217.99, 32,041.20 and 13,146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,217.99, 32,041.20 and 13,146.17 is: 18,141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,217.99 : 32,041.20 = 13,146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,217.99/32,041.20 = 13,146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,217.99x = 32,041.20 × 13,146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,217.99x = 421,218,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,218,951.30/23,217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.92

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