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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.48, 32,148.40 and 13,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.48, 32,148.40 and 13,224.36 is: 18,249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.48 : 32,148.40 = 13,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.48/32,148.40 = 13,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.48x = 32,148.40 × 13,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.48x = 425,142,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,142,015.02/23,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,249.98

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