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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,758.65, 32,786.73 and 13,148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,758.65, 32,786.73 and 13,148.01 is: 18,144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,758.65 : 32,786.73 = 13,148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,758.65/32,786.73 = 13,148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,758.65x = 32,786.73 × 13,148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,758.65x = 431,080,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,080,253.91/23,758.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.14

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