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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.05, 32,791.91 and 13,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.05, 32,791.91 and 13,151.36 is: 18,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.05 : 32,791.91 = 13,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.05/32,791.91 = 13,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.05x = 32,791.91 × 13,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.05x = 431,258,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,258,229.72/23,761.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.80

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