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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,285.08, 32,132.64 and 13,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,285.08, 32,132.64 and 13,213 is: 18,233.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,285.08 : 32,132.64 = 13,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,285.08/32,132.64 = 13,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,285.08x = 32,132.64 × 13,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,285.08x = 424,568,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,568,572.32/23,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,233.50

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