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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,770.08, 32,801.28 and 13,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,770.08, 32,801.28 and 13,159.14 is: 18,158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,770.08 : 32,801.28 = 13,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,770.08/32,801.28 = 13,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,770.08x = 32,801.28 × 13,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,770.08x = 431,636,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,636,635.70/23,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.82

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