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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.94, 32,801.04 and 13,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.94, 32,801.04 and 13,159.20 is: 18,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.94 : 32,801.04 = 13,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.94/32,801.04 = 13,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.94x = 32,801.04 × 13,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.94x = 431,635,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,635,445.57/23,768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.64

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