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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.64, 32,144.84 and 13,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.64, 32,144.84 and 13,221.08 is: 18,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.64 : 32,144.84 = 13,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.64/32,144.84 = 13,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.64x = 32,144.84 × 13,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.64x = 424,989,501.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,989,501.23/23,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,245.66

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