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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.08, 32,229.72 and 13,283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.08, 32,229.72 and 13,283.88 is: 18,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.08 : 32,229.72 = 13,283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.08/32,229.72 = 13,283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.08x = 32,229.72 × 13,283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.08x = 428,135,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,135,732.91/23,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.51

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