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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.50, 32,155.74 and 13,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.50, 32,155.74 and 13,230.66 is: 18,259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.50 : 32,155.74 = 13,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.50/32,155.74 = 13,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.50x = 32,155.74 × 13,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.50x = 425,441,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,441,662.99/23,299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.69

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