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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.93, 32,788.29 and 13,149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.93, 32,788.29 and 13,149.57 is: 18,146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.93 : 32,788.29 = 13,149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.93/32,788.29 = 13,149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.93x = 32,788.29 × 13,149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.93x = 431,151,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,151,810.15/23,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.17

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