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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.39, 32,057.33 and 13,157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.39, 32,057.33 and 13,157.26 is: 18,158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.39 : 32,057.33 = 13,157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.39/32,057.33 = 13,157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.39x = 32,057.33 × 13,157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.39x = 421,786,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,786,479.79/23,228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.23

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