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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.76, 32,785.52 and 13,147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.76, 32,785.52 and 13,147.97 is: 18,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.76 : 32,785.52 = 13,147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.76/32,785.52 = 13,147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.76x = 32,785.52 × 13,147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.76x = 431,063,049.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,063,049.62/23,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.10

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