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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.36, 32,233.08 and 13,289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.36, 32,233.08 and 13,289.08 is: 18,337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.36 : 32,233.08 = 13,289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.36/32,233.08 = 13,289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.36x = 32,233.08 × 13,289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.36x = 428,347,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,347,978.77/23,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,337.32

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