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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,355.91, 32,232.06 and 13,285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,355.91, 32,232.06 and 13,285.27 is: 18,334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,355.91 : 32,232.06 = 13,285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,355.91/32,232.06 = 13,285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,355.91x = 32,232.06 × 13,285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,355.91x = 428,211,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,211,619.76/23,355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.19

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