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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.76, 32,206.68 and 13,267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.76, 32,206.68 and 13,267.62 is: 18,308.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.76 : 32,206.68 = 13,267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.76/32,206.68 = 13,267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.76x = 32,206.68 × 13,267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.76x = 427,305,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,305,991.70/23,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.86

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