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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,224.46, 32,050.88 and 13,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,224.46, 32,050.88 and 13,153.32 is: 18,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,224.46 : 32,050.88 = 13,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,224.46/32,050.88 = 13,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,224.46x = 32,050.88 × 13,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,224.46x = 421,575,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,575,415.16/23,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.22

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