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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763.36, 32,790.34 and 13,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763.36, 32,790.34 and 13,152.36 is: 18,148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763.36 : 32,790.34 = 13,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763.36/32,790.34 = 13,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763.36x = 32,790.34 × 13,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763.36x = 431,270,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,270,356.20/23,763.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.54

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