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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,770.35, 32,803.25 and 13,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,770.35, 32,803.25 and 13,159.76 is: 18,160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,770.35 : 32,803.25 = 13,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,770.35/32,803.25 = 13,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,770.35x = 32,803.25 × 13,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,770.35x = 431,682,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,682,667.40/23,770.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.55

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