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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,762.67, 32,792.00 and 13,151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,762.67, 32,792.00 and 13,151.67 is: 18,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,762.67 : 32,792.00 = 13,151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,762.67/32,792.00 = 13,151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,762.67x = 32,792.00 × 13,151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,762.67x = 431,269,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,269,496.88/23,762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.03

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