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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.40, 32,063.68 and 13,161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.40, 32,063.68 and 13,161.93 is: 18,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.40 : 32,063.68 = 13,161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.40/32,063.68 = 13,161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.40x = 32,063.68 × 13,161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.40x = 422,019,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,019,911.70/23,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.36

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