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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,776.65, 32,811.57 and 13,166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,776.65, 32,811.57 and 13,166.01 is: 18,168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,776.65 : 32,811.57 = 13,166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,776.65/32,811.57 = 13,166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,776.65x = 32,811.57 × 13,166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,776.65x = 431,997,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,997,458.74/23,776.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,168.98

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