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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.20, 32,372.80 and 23,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.20, 32,372.80 and 23,151.20 is: 32,372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.20 : 32,372.80 = 23,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.20/32,372.80 = 23,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.20x = 32,372.80 × 23,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.20x = 749,469,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,469,167.36/23,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,372.80

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