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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.25, 32,185.46 and 13,250.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.25, 32,185.46 and 13,250.51 is: 18,286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.25 : 32,185.46 = 13,250.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.25/32,185.46 = 13,250.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.25x = 32,185.46 × 13,250.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.25x = 426,473,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,473,759.58/23,322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.13

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