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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.48, 32,226.96 and 13,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.48, 32,226.96 and 13,285.92 is: 18,330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.48 : 32,226.96 = 13,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.48/32,226.96 = 13,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.48x = 32,226.96 × 13,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.48x = 428,164,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,164,812.40/23,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.17

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