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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,227.83, 32,056.38 and 13,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,227.83, 32,056.38 and 13,158.08 is: 18,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,227.83 : 32,056.38 = 13,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,227.83/32,056.38 = 13,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,227.83x = 32,056.38 × 13,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,227.83x = 421,800,252.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,800,252.27/23,227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.26

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