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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.66, 32,804.42 and 13,159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.66, 32,804.42 and 13,159.29 is: 18,161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.66 : 32,804.42 = 13,159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.66/32,804.42 = 13,159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.66x = 32,804.42 × 13,159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.66x = 431,682,810.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,682,810.27/23,769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.08

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