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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.83, 32,062.32 and 13,162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.83, 32,062.32 and 13,162.20 is: 18,163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.83 : 32,062.32 = 13,162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.83/32,062.32 = 13,162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.83x = 32,062.32 × 13,162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.83x = 422,010,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,010,668.30/23,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.63

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