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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.46, 32,158.68 and 13,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.46, 32,158.68 and 13,231.20 is: 18,259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.46 : 32,158.68 = 13,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.46/32,158.68 = 13,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.46x = 32,158.68 × 13,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.46x = 425,497,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,497,926.82/23,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.79

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