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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.88, 32,797.90 and 13,156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.88, 32,797.90 and 13,156.29 is: 18,155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.88 : 32,797.90 = 13,156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.88/32,797.90 = 13,156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.88x = 32,797.90 × 13,156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.88x = 431,498,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,498,454.02/23,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,155.45

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