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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.04, 32,801.61 and 13,158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.04, 32,801.61 and 13,158.67 is: 18,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.04 : 32,801.61 = 13,158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.04/32,801.61 = 13,158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.04x = 32,801.61 × 13,158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.04x = 431,625,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,625,561.46/23,769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.15

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