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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.26, 32,798.41 and 13,156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.26, 32,798.41 and 13,156.66 is: 18,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.26 : 32,798.41 = 13,156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.26/32,798.41 = 13,156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.26x = 32,798.41 × 13,156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.26x = 431,517,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,517,528.91/23,767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,155.96

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