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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,877.27, 32,950.40 and 13,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,877.27, 32,950.40 and 13,266.68 is: 18,307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,877.27 : 32,950.40 = 13,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,877.27/32,950.40 = 13,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,877.27x = 32,950.40 × 13,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,877.27x = 437,142,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,142,181.59/23,877.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.88

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