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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.51, 32,788.16 and 13,149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.51, 32,788.16 and 13,149.14 is: 18,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.51 : 32,788.16 = 13,149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.51/32,788.16 = 13,149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.51x = 32,788.16 × 13,149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.51x = 431,135,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,135,876.50/23,759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.83

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