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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.24, 32,806.62 and 13,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.24, 32,806.62 and 13,164.60 is: 18,165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.24 : 32,806.62 = 13,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.24/32,806.62 = 13,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.24x = 32,806.62 × 13,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.24x = 431,886,029.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,886,029.65/23,775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.37

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