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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.54, 32,230.14 and 13,285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.54, 32,230.14 and 13,285.22 is: 18,330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.54 : 32,230.14 = 13,285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.54/32,230.14 = 13,285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.54x = 32,230.14 × 13,285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.54x = 428,184,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,184,500.53/23,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.96

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