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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,339.61, 32,207.36 and 13,266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,339.61, 32,207.36 and 13,266.65 is: 18,307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,339.61 : 32,207.36 = 13,266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,339.61/32,207.36 = 13,266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,339.61x = 32,207.36 × 13,266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,339.61x = 427,283,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,283,786.73/23,339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.24

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