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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.39, 32,058.71 and 13,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.39, 32,058.71 and 13,158.26 is: 18,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.39 : 32,058.71 = 13,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.39/32,058.71 = 13,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.39x = 32,058.71 × 13,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.39x = 421,836,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,836,841.44/23,229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.62

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