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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,296.51, 32,148.09 and 13,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,296.51, 32,148.09 and 13,223.62 is: 18,247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,296.51 : 32,148.09 = 13,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,296.51/32,148.09 = 13,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,296.51x = 32,148.09 × 13,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,296.51x = 425,114,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,114,166.07/23,296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,247.98

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