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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.16, 32,814.12 and 13,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.16, 32,814.12 and 13,168 is: 18,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.16 : 32,814.12 = 13,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.16/32,814.12 = 13,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.16x = 32,814.12 × 13,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.16x = 432,096,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,096,332.16/23,778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.98

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