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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.42, 32,233.61 and 13,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.42, 32,233.61 and 13,285.44 is: 18,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.42 : 32,233.61 = 13,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.42/32,233.61 = 13,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.42x = 32,233.61 × 13,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.42x = 428,237,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,237,724.85/23,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.33

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