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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.28, 32,285.42 and 13,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.28, 32,285.42 and 13,325.74 is: 18,387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.28 : 32,285.42 = 13,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.28/32,285.42 = 13,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.28x = 32,285.42 × 13,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.28x = 430,227,112.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,227,112.71/23,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.91

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