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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.35, 32,787.59 and 13,150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.35, 32,787.59 and 13,150.35 is: 18,145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.35 : 32,787.59 = 13,150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.35/32,787.59 = 13,150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.35x = 32,787.59 × 13,150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.35x = 431,168,218.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,168,218.40/23,761.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.78

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