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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.28, 32,232.57 and 13,285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.28, 32,232.57 and 13,285.64 is: 18,334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.28 : 32,232.57 = 13,285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.28/32,232.57 = 13,285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.28x = 32,232.57 × 13,285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.28x = 428,230,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,230,321.29/23,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.70

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