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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.33, 32,159.40 and 13,095.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.33, 32,159.40 and 13,095.59 is: 18,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.33 : 32,159.40 = 13,095.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.33/32,159.40 = 13,095.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.33x = 32,159.40 × 13,095.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.33x = 421,146,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,146,107.14/23,305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,070.81

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