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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.56, 32,806.68 and 13,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.56, 32,806.68 and 13,162.64 is: 18,164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.56 : 32,806.68 = 13,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.56/32,806.68 = 13,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.56x = 32,806.68 × 13,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.56x = 431,822,518.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,822,518.44/23,772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.75

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