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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.60, 32,802.21 and 13,159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.60, 32,802.21 and 13,159.01 is: 18,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.60 : 32,802.21 = 13,159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.60/32,802.21 = 13,159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.60x = 32,802.21 × 13,159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.60x = 431,644,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,644,445.40/23,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,159.52

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