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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,241.84, 32,068.44 and 13,167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,241.84, 32,068.44 and 13,167.97 is: 18,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,241.84 : 32,068.44 = 13,167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,241.84/32,068.44 = 13,167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,241.84x = 32,068.44 × 13,167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,241.84x = 422,276,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,276,175.70/23,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,168.80

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