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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,875.07, 32,946.62 and 13,265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,875.07, 32,946.62 and 13,265.37 is: 18,305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,875.07 : 32,946.62 = 13,265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,875.07/32,946.62 = 13,265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,875.07x = 32,946.62 × 13,265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,875.07x = 437,049,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,049,038.22/23,875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.67

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