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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,875.92, 32,949.60 and 13,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,875.92, 32,949.60 and 13,266 is: 18,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,875.92 : 32,949.60 = 13,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,875.92/32,949.60 = 13,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,875.92x = 32,949.60 × 13,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,875.92x = 437,109,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,109,393.60/23,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.54

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