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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,873.66, 32,946.72 and 13,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,873.66, 32,946.72 and 13,264.28 is: 18,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,873.66 : 32,946.72 = 13,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,873.66/32,946.72 = 13,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,873.66x = 32,946.72 × 13,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,873.66x = 437,014,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,014,519.16/23,873.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.30

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