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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.08, 32,234.85 and 13,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.08, 32,234.85 and 13,287.96 is: 18,337.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.08 : 32,234.85 = 13,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.08/32,234.85 = 13,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.08x = 32,234.85 × 13,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.08x = 428,335,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,335,397.41/23,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,337.79

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