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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.02, 32,787.89 and 13,149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.02, 32,787.89 and 13,149.64 is: 18,146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.02 : 32,787.89 = 13,149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.02/32,787.89 = 13,149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.02x = 32,787.89 × 13,149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.02x = 431,148,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,148,949.86/23,759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.75

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