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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,294.91, 32,147.85 and 13,223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,294.91, 32,147.85 and 13,223.77 is: 18,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,294.91 : 32,147.85 = 13,223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,294.91/32,147.85 = 13,223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,294.91x = 32,147.85 × 13,223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,294.91x = 425,115,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,115,774.39/23,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,249.30

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