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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.80, 32,107.68 and 13,195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.80, 32,107.68 and 13,195.44 is: 18,209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.80 : 32,107.68 = 13,195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.80/32,107.68 = 13,195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.80x = 32,107.68 × 13,195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.80x = 423,674,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,674,964.98/23,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,209.42

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