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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.04, 32,231.72 and 13,284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.04, 32,231.72 and 13,284.06 is: 18,331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.04 : 32,231.72 = 13,284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.04/32,231.72 = 13,284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.04x = 32,231.72 × 13,284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.04x = 428,168,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,168,102.38/23,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.44

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