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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.31, 32,804.28 and 13,160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.31, 32,804.28 and 13,160.91 is: 18,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.31 : 32,804.28 = 13,160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.31/32,804.28 = 13,160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.31x = 32,804.28 × 13,160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.31x = 431,734,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,734,176.69/23,771.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.99

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