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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.74, 32,229.50 and 13,283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.74, 32,229.50 and 13,283.80 is: 18,335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.74 : 32,229.50 = 13,283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.74/32,229.50 = 13,283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.74x = 32,229.50 × 13,283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.74x = 428,130,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,130,085.11/23,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.54

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