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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298.51, 32,150.85 and 13,225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298.51, 32,150.85 and 13,225.62 is: 18,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298.51 : 32,150.85 = 13,225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298.51/32,150.85 = 13,225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298.51x = 32,150.85 × 13,225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298.51x = 425,214,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,214,924.78/23,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,250.73

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