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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.68, 32,808.96 and 13,163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.68, 32,808.96 and 13,163.76 is: 18,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.68 : 32,808.96 = 13,163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.68/32,808.96 = 13,163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.68x = 32,808.96 × 13,163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.68x = 431,889,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,889,275.29/23,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.70

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