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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.16, 32,801.70 and 13,158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.16, 32,801.70 and 13,158.97 is: 18,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.16 : 32,801.70 = 13,158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.16/32,801.70 = 13,158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.16x = 32,801.70 × 13,158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.16x = 431,636,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,636,586.25/23,769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.52

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