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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,297.77, 32,149.82 and 13,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,297.77, 32,149.82 and 13,224.88 is: 18,249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,297.77 : 32,149.82 = 13,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,297.77/32,149.82 = 13,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,297.77x = 32,149.82 × 13,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,297.77x = 425,177,284.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,177,284.65/23,297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,249.70

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