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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,375.17, 32,258.52 and 13,167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,375.17, 32,258.52 and 13,167.96 is: 18,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,375.17 : 32,258.52 = 13,167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,375.17/32,258.52 = 13,167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,375.17x = 32,258.52 × 13,167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,375.17x = 424,778,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,778,901.02/23,375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.23

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