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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.87, 32,808.04 and 13,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.87, 32,808.04 and 13,162.84 is: 18,163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.87 : 32,808.04 = 13,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.87/32,808.04 = 13,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.87x = 32,808.04 × 13,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.87x = 431,846,981.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,846,981.23/23,775.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.25

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