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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.36, 32,809.68 and 13,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.36, 32,809.68 and 13,164.96 is: 18,167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.36 : 32,809.68 = 13,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.36/32,809.68 = 13,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.36x = 32,809.68 × 13,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.36x = 431,938,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,938,124.81/23,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.47

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