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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.68, 32,795.64 and 13,156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.68, 32,795.64 and 13,156.04 is: 18,154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.68 : 32,795.64 = 13,156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.68/32,795.64 = 13,156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.68x = 32,795.64 × 13,156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.68x = 431,460,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,460,751.67/23,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,154.02

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