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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,239.53, 32,070.96 and 13,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,239.53, 32,070.96 and 13,167.72 is: 18,171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,239.53 : 32,070.96 = 13,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,239.53/32,070.96 = 13,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,239.53x = 32,070.96 × 13,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,239.53x = 422,301,421.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,301,421.41/23,239.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.69

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