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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.19, 32,235.19 and 13,287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.19, 32,235.19 and 13,287.55 is: 18,337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.19 : 32,235.19 = 13,287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.19/32,235.19 = 13,287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.19x = 32,235.19 × 13,287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.19x = 428,326,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,326,585.08/23,358.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,337.32

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