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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.83, 32,787.87 and 13,151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.83, 32,787.87 and 13,151.43 is: 18,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.83 : 32,787.87 = 13,151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.83/32,787.87 = 13,151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.83x = 32,787.87 × 13,151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.83x = 431,207,377.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,207,377.15/23,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.06

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