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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,499.21, 32,424.84 and 13,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,499.21, 32,424.84 and 13,285.58 is: 18,331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,499.21 : 32,424.84 = 13,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,499.21/32,424.84 = 13,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,499.21x = 32,424.84 × 13,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,499.21x = 430,782,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,782,643.68/23,499.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.79

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