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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298.55, 32,150.96 and 13,226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298.55, 32,150.96 and 13,226.81 is: 18,252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298.55 : 32,150.96 = 13,226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298.55/32,150.96 = 13,226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298.55x = 32,150.96 × 13,226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298.55x = 425,254,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,254,461.95/23,298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.40

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