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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.24, 32,045.69 and 13,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.24, 32,045.69 and 13,151.24 is: 18,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.24 : 32,045.69 = 13,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.24/32,045.69 = 13,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.24x = 32,045.69 × 13,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.24x = 421,440,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,440,560.16/23,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.14

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