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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.30, 32,233.44 and 13,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.30, 32,233.44 and 13,285.32 is: 18,333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.30 : 32,233.44 = 13,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.30/32,233.44 = 13,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.30x = 32,233.44 × 13,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.30x = 428,231,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,231,565.10/23,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.16

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