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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.98, 32,067.36 and 13,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.98, 32,067.36 and 13,166.20 is: 18,168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.98 : 32,067.36 = 13,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.98/32,067.36 = 13,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.98x = 32,067.36 × 13,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.98x = 422,205,275.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,205,275.23/23,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,168.76

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