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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,762.06, 32,791.52 and 13,151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,762.06, 32,791.52 and 13,151.66 is: 18,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,762.06 : 32,791.52 = 13,151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,762.06/32,791.52 = 13,151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,762.06x = 32,791.52 × 13,151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,762.06x = 431,262,856.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,262,856.16/23,762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.22

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