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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.30, 32,203.41 and 13,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.30, 32,203.41 and 13,265.84 is: 18,306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.30 : 32,203.41 = 13,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.30/32,203.41 = 13,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.30x = 32,203.41 × 13,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.30x = 427,205,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,205,315.28/23,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.47

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