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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.17, 32,782.83 and 13,145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.17, 32,782.83 and 13,145.79 is: 18,141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.17 : 32,782.83 = 13,145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.17/32,782.83 = 13,145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.17x = 32,782.83 × 13,145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.17x = 430,956,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,956,198.79/23,755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.58

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