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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.92, 32,996.54 and 13,155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.92, 32,996.54 and 13,155.64 is: 18,155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.92 : 32,996.54 = 13,155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.92/32,996.54 = 13,155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.92x = 32,996.54 × 13,155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.92x = 434,090,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,090,601.49/23,909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,155.25

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