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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,297.57, 32,151.03 and 13,226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,297.57, 32,151.03 and 13,226.31 is: 18,252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,297.57 : 32,151.03 = 13,226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,297.57/32,151.03 = 13,226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,297.57x = 32,151.03 × 13,226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,297.57x = 425,239,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,239,489.60/23,297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.53

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