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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.44, 32,997.22 and 13,155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.44, 32,997.22 and 13,155.78 is: 18,155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.44 : 32,997.22 = 13,155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.44/32,997.22 = 13,155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.44x = 32,997.22 × 13,155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.44x = 434,104,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,104,166.93/23,910.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,155.42

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