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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,232.81, 32,061.35 and 13,163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,232.81, 32,061.35 and 13,163.11 is: 18,165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,232.81 : 32,061.35 = 13,163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,232.81/32,061.35 = 13,163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,232.81x = 32,061.35 × 13,163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,232.81x = 422,027,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,027,189.86/23,232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.14

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