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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.94, 32,799.66 and 13,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.94, 32,799.66 and 13,158.20 is: 18,158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.94 : 32,799.66 = 13,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.94/32,799.66 = 13,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.94x = 32,799.66 × 13,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.94x = 431,584,486.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,584,486.21/23,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.26

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