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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.89, 32,809.83 and 13,164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.89, 32,809.83 and 13,164.51 is: 18,168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.89 : 32,809.83 = 13,164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.89/32,809.83 = 13,164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.89x = 32,809.83 × 13,164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.89x = 431,925,335.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,925,335.13/23,773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,168.05

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