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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,297.06, 32,150.25 and 13,224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,297.06, 32,150.25 and 13,224.74 is: 18,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,297.06 : 32,150.25 = 13,224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,297.06/32,150.25 = 13,224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,297.06x = 32,150.25 × 13,224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,297.06x = 425,178,697.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,178,697.19/23,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,250.32

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