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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.78, 32,801.20 and 13,158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.78, 32,801.20 and 13,158.10 is: 18,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.78 : 32,801.20 = 13,158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.78/32,801.20 = 13,158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.78x = 32,801.20 × 13,158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.78x = 431,601,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,601,367.33/23,767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.10

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