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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,874.63, 32,947.01 and 13,265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,874.63, 32,947.01 and 13,265.25 is: 18,306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,874.63 : 32,947.01 = 13,265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,874.63/32,947.01 = 13,265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,874.63x = 32,947.01 × 13,265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,874.63x = 437,050,324.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,050,324.40/23,874.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.06

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