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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.96, 32,802.78 and 13,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.96, 32,802.78 and 13,160.58 is: 18,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.96 : 32,802.78 = 13,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.96/32,802.78 = 13,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.96x = 32,802.78 × 13,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.96x = 431,703,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,703,610.41/23,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.73

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