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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.30, 32,236.20 and 13,287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.30, 32,236.20 and 13,287.32 is: 18,335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.30 : 32,236.20 = 13,287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.30/32,236.20 = 13,287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.30x = 32,236.20 × 13,287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.30x = 428,332,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,332,543.80/23,360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.92

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