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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.92, 32,807.58 and 13,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.92, 32,807.58 and 13,163.52 is: 18,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.92 : 32,807.58 = 13,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.92/32,807.58 = 13,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.92x = 32,807.58 × 13,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.92x = 431,863,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,863,235.48/23,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.42

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