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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,874.60, 32,946.30 and 13,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,874.60, 32,946.30 and 13,265.04 is: 18,305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,874.60 : 32,946.30 = 13,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,874.60/32,946.30 = 13,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,874.60x = 32,946.30 × 13,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,874.60x = 437,033,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,033,987.35/23,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.40

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