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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,300.66, 32,155.71 and 13,228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,300.66, 32,155.71 and 13,228.76 is: 18,256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,300.66 : 32,155.71 = 13,228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,300.66/32,155.71 = 13,228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,300.66x = 32,155.71 × 13,228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,300.66x = 425,380,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,380,250.61/23,300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.15

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