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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.92, 32,997.92 and 13,156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.92, 32,997.92 and 13,156.64 is: 18,156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.92 : 32,997.92 = 13,156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.92/32,997.92 = 13,156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.92x = 32,997.92 × 13,156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.92x = 434,141,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,141,523.42/23,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,156.63

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