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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.13, 32,207.42 and 13,266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.13, 32,207.42 and 13,266.99 is: 18,308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.13 : 32,207.42 = 13,266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.13/32,207.42 = 13,266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.13x = 32,207.42 × 13,266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.13x = 427,295,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,295,552.23/23,338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.91

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