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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.94, 32,809.16 and 13,163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.94, 32,809.16 and 13,163.75 is: 18,166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.94 : 32,809.16 = 13,163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.94/32,809.16 = 13,163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.94x = 32,809.16 × 13,163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.94x = 431,891,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,891,514.13/23,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.59

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