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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.80, 32,167.50 and 13,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.80, 32,167.50 and 13,236.60 is: 18,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.80 : 32,167.50 = 13,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.80/32,167.50 = 13,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.80x = 32,167.50 × 13,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.80x = 425,788,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,788,330.50/23,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.93

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