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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.55, 32,783.33 and 13,146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.55, 32,783.33 and 13,146.17 is: 18,142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.55 : 32,783.33 = 13,146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.55/32,783.33 = 13,146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.55x = 32,783.33 × 13,146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.55x = 430,975,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,975,098.29/23,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,142.08

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