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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.78, 32,203.49 and 13,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.78, 32,203.49 and 13,263.82 is: 18,303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.78 : 32,203.49 = 13,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.78/32,203.49 = 13,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.78x = 32,203.49 × 13,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.78x = 427,141,403.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,141,403.66/23,336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.36

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