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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.53, 32,230.17 and 13,283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.53, 32,230.17 and 13,283.89 is: 18,332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.53 : 32,230.17 = 13,283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.53/32,230.17 = 13,283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.53x = 32,230.17 × 13,283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.53x = 428,142,032.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,142,032.96/23,354.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.29

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