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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.50, 32,059.86 and 13,163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.50, 32,059.86 and 13,163.06 is: 18,162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.50 : 32,059.86 = 13,163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.50/32,059.86 = 13,163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.50x = 32,059.86 × 13,163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.50x = 422,005,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,005,860.77/23,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.12

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