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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.36, 32,230.32 and 13,287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.36, 32,230.32 and 13,287.08 is: 18,334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.36 : 32,230.32 = 13,287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.36/32,230.32 = 13,287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.36x = 32,230.32 × 13,287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.36x = 428,246,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,246,840.27/23,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.56

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