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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.83, 32,057.85 and 13,159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.83, 32,057.85 and 13,159.70 is: 18,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.83 : 32,057.85 = 13,159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.83/32,057.85 = 13,159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.83x = 32,057.85 × 13,159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.83x = 421,871,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,871,528.36/23,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.77

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