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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,758.76, 32,786.80 and 13,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,758.76, 32,786.80 and 13,148.46 is: 18,144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,758.76 : 32,786.80 = 13,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,758.76/32,786.80 = 13,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,758.76x = 32,786.80 × 13,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,758.76x = 431,095,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,095,928.33/23,758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.71

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