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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,308.97, 32,167.13 and 13,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,308.97, 32,167.13 and 13,237.22 is: 18,267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,308.97 : 32,167.13 = 13,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,308.97/32,167.13 = 13,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,308.97x = 32,167.13 × 13,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,308.97x = 425,803,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,803,390.81/23,308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,267.79

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