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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.61, 32,801.88 and 13,159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.61, 32,801.88 and 13,159.87 is: 18,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.61 : 32,801.88 = 13,159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.61/32,801.88 = 13,159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.61x = 32,801.88 × 13,159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.61x = 431,668,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,668,476.56/23,769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.52

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