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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.28, 32,229.81 and 13,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.28, 32,229.81 and 13,283.64 is: 18,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.28 : 32,229.81 = 13,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.28/32,229.81 = 13,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.28x = 32,229.81 × 13,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.28x = 428,129,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,129,193.31/23,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.94

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