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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,297.61, 32,153.66 and 13,229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,297.61, 32,153.66 and 13,229.35 is: 18,258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,297.61 : 32,153.66 = 13,229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,297.61/32,153.66 = 13,229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,297.61x = 32,153.66 × 13,229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,297.61x = 425,372,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,372,021.92/23,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,258.18

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