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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,760.72, 32,789.40 and 13,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,760.72, 32,789.40 and 13,150.20 is: 18,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,760.72 : 32,789.40 = 13,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,760.72/32,789.40 = 13,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,760.72x = 32,789.40 × 13,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,760.72x = 431,187,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,187,167.88/23,760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.06

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