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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.95, 32,810.79 and 13,166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.95, 32,810.79 and 13,166.25 is: 18,169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.95 : 32,810.79 = 13,166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.95/32,810.79 = 13,166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.95x = 32,810.79 × 13,166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.95x = 431,995,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,995,063.84/23,775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,169.42

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