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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.99, 32,802.75 and 13,158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.99, 32,802.75 and 13,158.62 is: 18,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.99 : 32,802.75 = 13,158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.99/32,802.75 = 13,158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.99x = 32,802.75 × 13,158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.99x = 431,638,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,638,922.21/23,768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.75

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