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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302, 32,159.66 and 13,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302, 32,159.66 and 13,233.70 is: 18,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302 : 32,159.66 = 13,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302/32,159.66 = 13,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302x = 32,159.66 × 13,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302x = 425,591,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,591,292.54/23,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.15

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