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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,238.16, 32,068.69 and 13,167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,238.16, 32,068.69 and 13,167.28 is: 18,170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,238.16 : 32,068.69 = 13,167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,238.16/32,068.69 = 13,167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,238.16x = 32,068.69 × 13,167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,238.16x = 422,257,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,257,307.37/23,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,170.86

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