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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.16, 32,825.16 and 13,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.16, 32,825.16 and 13,176 is: 18,183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.16 : 32,825.16 = 13,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.16/32,825.16 = 13,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.16x = 32,825.16 × 13,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.16x = 432,504,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,504,308.16/23,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,183.02

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