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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.95, 32,050.18 and 13,152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.95, 32,050.18 and 13,152.81 is: 18,151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.95 : 32,050.18 = 13,152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.95/32,050.18 = 13,152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.95x = 32,050.18 × 13,152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.95x = 421,549,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,549,928.01/23,223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.52

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