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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.03, 32,150.63 and 13,227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.03, 32,150.63 and 13,227.90 is: 18,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.03 : 32,150.63 = 13,227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.03/32,150.63 = 13,227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.03x = 32,150.63 × 13,227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.03x = 425,285,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,285,231.08/23,299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,253.34

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