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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,877.38, 32,950.14 and 13,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,877.38, 32,950.14 and 13,266.74 is: 18,307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,877.38 : 32,950.14 = 13,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,877.38/32,950.14 = 13,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,877.38x = 32,950.14 × 13,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,877.38x = 437,140,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,140,972.97/23,877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,307.74

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