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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.28, 32,231.52 and 13,284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.28, 32,231.52 and 13,284.18 is: 18,333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.28 : 32,231.52 = 13,284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.28/32,231.52 = 13,284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.28x = 32,231.52 × 13,284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.28x = 428,169,313.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,169,313.35/23,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.66

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