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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.72, 32,206.16 and 13,265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.72, 32,206.16 and 13,265.77 is: 18,306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.72 : 32,206.16 = 13,265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.72/32,206.16 = 13,265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.72x = 32,206.16 × 13,265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.72x = 427,239,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,239,350.11/23,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.03

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