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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.94, 32,204.26 and 13,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.94, 32,204.26 and 13,266.48 is: 18,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.94 : 32,204.26 = 13,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.94/32,204.26 = 13,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.94x = 32,204.26 × 13,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.94x = 427,237,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,237,171.20/23,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.33

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