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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.60, 32,049.48 and 13,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.60, 32,049.48 and 13,152.52 is: 18,150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.60 : 32,049.48 = 13,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.60/32,049.48 = 13,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.60x = 32,049.48 × 13,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.60x = 421,531,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,531,426.69/23,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,150.99

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