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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.13, 32,790.35 and 13,152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.13, 32,790.35 and 13,152.35 is: 18,150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.13 : 32,790.35 = 13,152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.13/32,790.35 = 13,152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.13x = 32,790.35 × 13,152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.13x = 431,270,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,270,274.68/23,761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,150.25

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