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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,756.16, 32,783.04 and 13,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,756.16, 32,783.04 and 13,145.60 is: 18,140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,756.16 : 32,783.04 = 13,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,756.16/32,783.04 = 13,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,756.16x = 32,783.04 × 13,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,756.16x = 430,952,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,952,730.62/23,756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.67

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