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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.41, 32,158.13 and 13,230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.41, 32,158.13 and 13,230.51 is: 18,258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.41 : 32,158.13 = 13,230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.41/32,158.13 = 13,230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.41x = 32,158.13 × 13,230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.41x = 425,468,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,468,460.55/23,302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,258.56

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