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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.99, 32,804.13 and 13,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.99, 32,804.13 and 13,159.62 is: 18,161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.99 : 32,804.13 = 13,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.99/32,804.13 = 13,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.99x = 32,804.13 × 13,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.99x = 431,689,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,689,885.23/23,769.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.13

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