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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.54, 32,786.79 and 13,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.54, 32,786.79 and 13,148.64 is: 18,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.54 : 32,786.79 = 13,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.54/32,786.79 = 13,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.54x = 32,786.79 × 13,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.54x = 431,101,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,101,698.47/23,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.37

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