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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,238.52, 32,069.04 and 13,166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,238.52, 32,069.04 and 13,166.94 is: 18,170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,238.52 : 32,069.04 = 13,166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,238.52/32,069.04 = 13,166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,238.52x = 32,069.04 × 13,166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,238.52x = 422,251,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,251,125.54/23,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,170.31

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