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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.82, 32,237.26 and 13,289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.82, 32,237.26 and 13,289.72 is: 18,340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.82 : 32,237.26 = 13,289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.82/32,237.26 = 13,289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.82x = 32,237.26 × 13,289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.82x = 428,424,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,424,158.97/23,359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.22

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