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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,293.08, 32,144.58 and 13,221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,293.08, 32,144.58 and 13,221.54 is: 18,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,293.08 : 32,144.58 = 13,221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,293.08/32,144.58 = 13,221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,293.08x = 32,144.58 × 13,221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,293.08x = 425,000,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,000,850.25/23,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,245.80

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