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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.50, 32,229.92 and 13,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.50, 32,229.92 and 13,284.38 is: 18,332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.50 : 32,229.92 = 13,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.50/32,229.92 = 13,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.50x = 32,229.92 × 13,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.50x = 428,154,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,154,504.65/23,354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.85

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