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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,355.85, 32,232.04 and 13,286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,355.85, 32,232.04 and 13,286.07 is: 18,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,355.85 : 32,232.04 = 13,286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,355.85/32,232.04 = 13,286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,355.85x = 32,232.04 × 13,286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,355.85x = 428,236,978.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,236,978.52/23,355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.32

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