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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.58, 32,067.78 and 13,167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.58, 32,067.78 and 13,167.94 is: 18,171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.58 : 32,067.78 = 13,167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.58/32,067.78 = 13,167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.58x = 32,067.78 × 13,167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.58x = 422,266,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,266,692.44/23,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.71

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