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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.28, 32,162.10 and 13,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.28, 32,162.10 and 13,233.40 is: 18,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.28 : 32,162.10 = 13,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.28/32,162.10 = 13,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.28x = 32,162.10 × 13,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.28x = 425,613,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,613,934.14/23,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.55

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