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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.33, 32,236.58 and 13,289.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.33, 32,236.58 and 13,289.21 is: 18,339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.33 : 32,236.58 = 13,289.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.33/32,236.58 = 13,289.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.33x = 32,236.58 × 13,289.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.33x = 428,398,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,398,681.30/23,359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,339.51

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