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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.16, 32,812.74 and 13,166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.16, 32,812.74 and 13,166.97 is: 18,170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.16 : 32,812.74 = 13,166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.16/32,812.74 = 13,166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.16x = 32,812.74 × 13,166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.16x = 432,044,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,044,363.20/23,777.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,170.56

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