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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.16, 32,805.84 and 13,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.16, 32,805.84 and 13,161.98 is: 18,163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.16 : 32,805.84 = 13,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.16/32,805.84 = 13,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.16x = 32,805.84 × 13,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.16x = 431,789,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,789,809.96/23,772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.68

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