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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.95, 32,810.81 and 13,166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.95, 32,810.81 and 13,166.27 is: 18,169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.95 : 32,810.81 = 13,166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.95/32,810.81 = 13,166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.95x = 32,810.81 × 13,166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.95x = 431,995,753.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,995,753.49/23,775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,169.45

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