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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.08, 32,048.52 and 13,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.08, 32,048.52 and 13,151.30 is: 18,149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.08 : 32,048.52 = 13,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.08/32,048.52 = 13,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.08x = 32,048.52 × 13,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.08x = 421,479,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,479,701.08/23,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.17

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