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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.20, 32,206.72 and 13,266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.20, 32,206.72 and 13,266.15 is: 18,308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.20 : 32,206.72 = 13,266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.20/32,206.72 = 13,266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.20x = 32,206.72 × 13,266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.20x = 427,259,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,259,112.20/23,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.86

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