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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.84, 32,807.33 and 13,161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.84, 32,807.33 and 13,161.47 is: 18,164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.84 : 32,807.33 = 13,161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.84/32,807.33 = 13,161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.84x = 32,807.33 × 13,161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.84x = 431,792,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,792,767.66/23,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.05

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