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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763.17, 32,792.68 and 13,152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763.17, 32,792.68 and 13,152.17 is: 18,149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763.17 : 32,792.68 = 13,152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763.17/32,792.68 = 13,152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763.17x = 32,792.68 × 13,152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763.17x = 431,294,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,294,902.12/23,763.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.72

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