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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.29, 32,048.89 and 13,151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.29, 32,048.89 and 13,151.51 is: 18,149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.29 : 32,048.89 = 13,151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.29/32,048.89 = 13,151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.29x = 32,048.89 × 13,151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.29x = 421,491,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,491,224.38/23,223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.51

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