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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.68, 32,233.11 and 13,286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.68, 32,233.11 and 13,286.06 is: 18,335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.68 : 32,233.11 = 13,286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.68/32,233.11 = 13,286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.68x = 32,233.11 × 13,286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.68x = 428,250,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,250,872.28/23,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.26

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