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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.64, 32,802.57 and 13,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.64, 32,802.57 and 13,159.26 is: 18,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.64 : 32,802.57 = 13,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.64/32,802.57 = 13,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.64x = 32,802.57 × 13,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.64x = 431,657,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,657,547.30/23,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.80

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