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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,221.44, 32,046.72 and 13,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,221.44, 32,046.72 and 13,150.32 is: 18,148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,221.44 : 32,046.72 = 13,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,221.44/32,046.72 = 13,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,221.44x = 32,046.72 × 13,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,221.44x = 421,424,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,424,622.95/23,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.08

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