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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.66, 32,807.65 and 13,163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.66, 32,807.65 and 13,163.29 is: 18,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.66 : 32,807.65 = 13,163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.66/32,807.65 = 13,163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.66x = 32,807.65 × 13,163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.66x = 431,856,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,856,622.38/23,773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.34

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