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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.29, 32,210.36 and 13,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.29, 32,210.36 and 13,265.16 is: 18,309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.29 : 32,210.36 = 13,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.29/32,210.36 = 13,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.29x = 32,210.36 × 13,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.29x = 427,275,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,275,579.06/23,336.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,309.49

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