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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763.63, 32,790.38 and 13,153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763.63, 32,790.38 and 13,153.24 is: 18,149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763.63 : 32,790.38 = 13,153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763.63/32,790.38 = 13,153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763.63x = 32,790.38 × 13,153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763.63x = 431,299,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,299,680.40/23,763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.57

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