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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.98, 32,150.70 and 13,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.98, 32,150.70 and 13,225.20 is: 18,248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.98 : 32,150.70 = 13,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.98/32,150.70 = 13,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.98x = 32,150.70 × 13,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.98x = 425,199,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,199,437.64/23,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.92

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