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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.14, 32,069.79 and 13,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.14, 32,069.79 and 13,170.98 is: 18,171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.14 : 32,069.79 = 13,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.14/32,069.79 = 13,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.14x = 32,069.79 × 13,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.14x = 422,390,562.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,390,562.69/23,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.92

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