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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.33, 32,232.44 and 13,286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.33, 32,232.44 and 13,286.21 is: 18,335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.33 : 32,232.44 = 13,286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.33/32,232.44 = 13,286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.33x = 32,232.44 × 13,286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.33x = 428,246,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,246,739.06/23,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.36

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