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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.30, 32,183.51 and 13,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.30, 32,183.51 and 13,250.30 is: 18,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.30 : 32,183.51 = 13,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.30/32,183.51 = 13,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.30x = 32,183.51 × 13,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.30x = 426,441,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,441,162.55/23,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.48

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