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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,770.54, 32,803.60 and 13,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,770.54, 32,803.60 and 13,160.34 is: 18,161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,770.54 : 32,803.60 = 13,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,770.54/32,803.60 = 13,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,770.54x = 32,803.60 × 13,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,770.54x = 431,706,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,706,529.22/23,770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.41

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