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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292, 32,144.88 and 13,357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292, 32,144.88 and 13,357.92 is: 18,435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292 : 32,144.88 = 13,357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292/32,144.88 = 13,357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292x = 32,144.88 × 13,357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292x = 429,388,735.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,388,735.45/23,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.03

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