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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.36, 32,810.12 and 13,164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.36, 32,810.12 and 13,164.34 is: 18,165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.36 : 32,810.12 = 13,164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.36/32,810.12 = 13,164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.36x = 32,810.12 × 13,164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.36x = 431,923,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,923,575.12/23,777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,165.33

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