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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.87, 32,810.81 and 13,164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.87, 32,810.81 and 13,164.84 is: 18,166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.87 : 32,810.81 = 13,164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.87/32,810.81 = 13,164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.87x = 32,810.81 × 13,164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.87x = 431,948,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,948,998.10/23,777.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.01

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