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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,876.63, 32,950.76 and 13,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,876.63, 32,950.76 and 13,266.24 is: 18,307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,876.63 : 32,950.76 = 13,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,876.63/32,950.76 = 13,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,876.63x = 32,950.76 × 13,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,876.63x = 437,132,690.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,132,690.34/23,876.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.97

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