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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.56, 32,232.77 and 13,286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.56, 32,232.77 and 13,286.46 is: 18,335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.56 : 32,232.77 = 13,286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.56/32,232.77 = 13,286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.56x = 32,232.77 × 13,286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.56x = 428,259,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,259,342.86/23,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.72

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