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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751.96, 32,777.93 and 13,141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751.96, 32,777.93 and 13,141.81 is: 18,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751.96 : 32,777.93 = 13,141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751.96/32,777.93 = 13,141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751.96x = 32,777.93 × 13,141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751.96x = 430,761,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,761,328.25/23,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.82

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