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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.84, 32,799 and 13,159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.84, 32,799 and 13,159.32 is: 18,157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.84 : 32,799 = 13,159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.84/32,799 = 13,159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.84x = 32,799 × 13,159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.84x = 431,612,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,612,536.68/23,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,157.99

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