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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,335.92, 32,202.90 and 13,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,335.92, 32,202.90 and 13,265.46 is: 18,305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,335.92 : 32,202.90 = 13,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,335.92/32,202.90 = 13,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,335.92x = 32,202.90 × 13,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,335.92x = 427,186,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,186,281.83/23,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.95

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