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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.32, 32,782.85 and 13,145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.32, 32,782.85 and 13,145.67 is: 18,141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.32 : 32,782.85 = 13,145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.32/32,782.85 = 13,145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.32x = 32,782.85 × 13,145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.32x = 430,952,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,952,527.76/23,755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.31

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