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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,509.65, 32,442.75 and 13,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,509.65, 32,442.75 and 13,161.27 is: 18,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,509.65 : 32,442.75 = 13,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,509.65/32,442.75 = 13,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,509.65x = 32,442.75 × 13,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,509.65x = 426,987,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,987,792.29/23,509.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.24

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