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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.14, 32,805.25 and 13,160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.14, 32,805.25 and 13,160.77 is: 18,162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.14 : 32,805.25 = 13,160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.14/32,805.25 = 13,160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.14x = 32,805.25 × 13,160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.14x = 431,742,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,742,350.04/23,771.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.46

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