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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.17, 32,804.70 and 13,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.17, 32,804.70 and 13,161.18 is: 18,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.17 : 32,804.70 = 13,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.17/32,804.70 = 13,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.17x = 32,804.70 × 13,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.17x = 431,748,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,748,635.21/23,771.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,162.70

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