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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,296.48, 32,149.78 and 13,225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,296.48, 32,149.78 and 13,225.36 is: 18,251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,296.48 : 32,149.78 = 13,225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,296.48/32,149.78 = 13,225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,296.48x = 32,149.78 × 13,225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,296.48x = 425,192,414.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,192,414.42/23,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,251.36

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