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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,758.62, 32,787.92 and 13,148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,758.62, 32,787.92 and 13,148.25 is: 18,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,758.62 : 32,787.92 = 13,148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,758.62/32,787.92 = 13,148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,758.62x = 32,787.92 × 13,148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,758.62x = 431,103,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,103,908.53/23,758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.16

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