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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,762.96, 32,792.64 and 13,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,762.96, 32,792.64 and 13,152.40 is: 18,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,762.96 : 32,792.64 = 13,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,762.96/32,792.64 = 13,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,762.96x = 32,792.64 × 13,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,762.96x = 431,301,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,301,918.34/23,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,150.18

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