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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.06, 32,790.81 and 13,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.06, 32,790.81 and 13,151.14 is: 18,148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.06 : 32,790.81 = 13,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.06/32,790.81 = 13,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.06x = 32,790.81 × 13,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.06x = 431,236,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,236,533.02/23,761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.88

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