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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.70, 32,048.46 and 13,150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.70, 32,048.46 and 13,150.62 is: 18,148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.70 : 32,048.46 = 13,150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.70/32,048.46 = 13,150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.70x = 32,048.46 × 13,150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.70x = 421,457,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,457,119.05/23,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.50

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