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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.87, 32,792.41 and 13,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.87, 32,792.41 and 13,151.50 is: 18,149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.87 : 32,792.41 = 13,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.87/32,792.41 = 13,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.87x = 32,792.41 × 13,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.87x = 431,269,314.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,269,314.57/23,761.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.64

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