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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.95, 32,062.50 and 13,162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.95, 32,062.50 and 13,162.41 is: 18,163.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.95 : 32,062.50 = 13,162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.95/32,062.50 = 13,162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.95x = 32,062.50 × 13,162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.95x = 422,019,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,019,770.63/23,233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.93

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