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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.41, 32,808.69 and 13,164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.41, 32,808.69 and 13,164.04 is: 18,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.41 : 32,808.69 = 13,164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.41/32,808.69 = 13,164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.41x = 32,808.69 × 13,164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.41x = 431,894,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,894,841.69/23,774.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.37

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