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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,760.30, 32,787.78 and 13,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,760.30, 32,787.78 and 13,149.30 is: 18,145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,760.30 : 32,787.78 = 13,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,760.30/32,787.78 = 13,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,760.30x = 32,787.78 × 13,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,760.30x = 431,136,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,136,355.55/23,760.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.24

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