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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,770.04, 32,802.99 and 13,159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,770.04, 32,802.99 and 13,159.67 is: 18,160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,770.04 : 32,802.99 = 13,159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,770.04/32,802.99 = 13,159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,770.04x = 32,802.99 × 13,159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,770.04x = 431,676,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,676,523.41/23,770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.53

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