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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.90, 32,154.67 and 13,228.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.90, 32,154.67 and 13,228.01 is: 18,255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.90 : 32,154.67 = 13,228.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.90/32,154.67 = 13,228.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.90x = 32,154.67 × 13,228.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.90x = 425,342,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,342,272.65/23,299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.11

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