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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,337.63, 32,205.13 and 13,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,337.63, 32,205.13 and 13,266.50 is: 18,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,337.63 : 32,205.13 = 13,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,337.63/32,205.13 = 13,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,337.63x = 32,205.13 × 13,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,337.63x = 427,249,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,249,162.95/23,337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.31

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