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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.36, 32,228.94 and 13,286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.36, 32,228.94 and 13,286.08 is: 18,333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.36 : 32,228.94 = 13,286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.36/32,228.94 = 13,286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.36x = 32,228.94 × 13,286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.36x = 428,196,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,196,275.16/23,356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.18

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