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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.83, 32,797.71 and 13,157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.83, 32,797.71 and 13,157.24 is: 18,155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.83 : 32,797.71 = 13,157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.83/32,797.71 = 13,157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.83x = 32,797.71 × 13,157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.83x = 431,527,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,527,177.93/23,767.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,155.94

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