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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.25, 32,801.09 and 13,158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.25, 32,801.09 and 13,158.96 is: 18,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.25 : 32,801.09 = 13,158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.25/32,801.09 = 13,158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.25x = 32,801.09 × 13,158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.25x = 431,628,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,628,231.27/23,769.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.10

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