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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,238.83, 32,069.51 and 13,169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,238.83, 32,069.51 and 13,169.19 is: 18,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,238.83 : 32,069.51 = 13,169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,238.83/32,069.51 = 13,169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,238.83x = 32,069.51 × 13,169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,238.83x = 422,329,470.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,329,470.40/23,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,173.44

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