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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.03, 32,784.23 and 13,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.03, 32,784.23 and 13,146.66 is: 18,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.03 : 32,784.23 = 13,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.03/32,784.23 = 13,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.03x = 32,784.23 × 13,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.03x = 431,003,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,003,158.04/23,757.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,142.13

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