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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751, 32,773.54 and 13,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751, 32,773.54 and 13,139.19 is: 18,130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751 : 32,773.54 = 13,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751/32,773.54 = 13,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751x = 32,773.54 × 13,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751x = 430,617,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,617,769.03/23,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.51

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