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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,297.51, 32,149.47 and 13,224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,297.51, 32,149.47 and 13,224.62 is: 18,249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,297.51 : 32,149.47 = 13,224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,297.51/32,149.47 = 13,224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,297.51x = 32,149.47 × 13,224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,297.51x = 425,164,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,164,523.95/23,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,249.35

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