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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298.76, 32,151.20 and 13,225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298.76, 32,151.20 and 13,225.87 is: 18,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298.76 : 32,151.20 = 13,225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298.76/32,151.20 = 13,225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298.76x = 32,151.20 × 13,225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298.76x = 425,227,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,227,565.60/23,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,251.08

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