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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,762.16, 32,791.64 and 13,151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,762.16, 32,791.64 and 13,151.57 is: 18,149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,762.16 : 32,791.64 = 13,151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,762.16/32,791.64 = 13,151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,762.16x = 32,791.64 × 13,151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,762.16x = 431,261,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,261,319.16/23,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.08

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