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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,355.06, 32,230.70 and 13,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,355.06, 32,230.70 and 13,284.96 is: 18,333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,355.06 : 32,230.70 = 13,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,355.06/32,230.70 = 13,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,355.06x = 32,230.70 × 13,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,355.06x = 428,183,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,183,493.85/23,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.65

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