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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,283, 32,132.46 and 13,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,283, 32,132.46 and 13,348.92 is: 18,422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,283 : 32,132.46 = 13,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,283/32,132.46 = 13,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,283x = 32,132.46 × 13,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,283x = 428,933,637.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,933,637.94/23,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,422.61

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