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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763.74, 32,794.46 and 13,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763.74, 32,794.46 and 13,153.82 is: 18,152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763.74 : 32,794.46 = 13,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763.74/32,794.46 = 13,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763.74x = 32,794.46 × 13,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763.74x = 431,372,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,372,423.84/23,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.55

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