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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.14, 32,791.38 and 13,150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.14, 32,791.38 and 13,150.77 is: 18,148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.14 : 32,791.38 = 13,150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.14/32,791.38 = 13,150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.14x = 32,791.38 × 13,150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.14x = 431,231,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,231,896.36/23,761.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.62

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