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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.52, 32,146.08 and 13,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.52, 32,146.08 and 13,227.20 is: 18,249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.52 : 32,146.08 = 13,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.52/32,146.08 = 13,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.52x = 32,146.08 × 13,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.52x = 425,202,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,202,629.38/23,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,249.42

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