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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.81, 32,761.50 and 13,131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.81, 32,761.50 and 13,131.22 is: 18,119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.81 : 32,761.50 = 13,131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.81/32,761.50 = 13,131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.81x = 32,761.50 × 13,131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.81x = 430,198,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,198,468.18/23,741.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,119.86

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