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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.72, 32,810.09 and 13,165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.72, 32,810.09 and 13,165.12 is: 18,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.72 : 32,810.09 = 13,165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.72/32,810.09 = 13,165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.72x = 32,810.09 × 13,165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.72x = 431,948,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,948,847.88/23,775.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,167.65

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