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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,876.15, 32,948.85 and 13,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,876.15, 32,948.85 and 13,265.55 is: 18,306.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,876.15 : 32,948.85 = 13,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,876.15/32,948.85 = 13,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,876.15x = 32,948.85 × 13,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,876.15x = 437,084,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,084,617.12/23,876.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,306.33

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