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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.73, 32,067.03 and 13,165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.73, 32,067.03 and 13,165.59 is: 18,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.73 : 32,067.03 = 13,165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.73/32,067.03 = 13,165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.73x = 32,067.03 × 13,165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.73x = 422,181,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,181,369.50/23,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.93

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