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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.70, 32,233.68 and 13,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.70, 32,233.68 and 13,285.92 is: 18,334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.70 : 32,233.68 = 13,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.70/32,233.68 = 13,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.70x = 32,233.68 × 13,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.70x = 428,254,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,254,093.79/23,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.60

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