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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.32, 32,808.72 and 13,164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.32, 32,808.72 and 13,164.64 is: 18,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.32 : 32,808.72 = 13,164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.32/32,808.72 = 13,164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.32x = 32,808.72 × 13,164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.32x = 431,914,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,914,987.66/23,774.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.29

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