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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.93, 32,805.74 and 13,161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.93, 32,805.74 and 13,161.94 is: 18,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.93 : 32,805.74 = 13,161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.93/32,805.74 = 13,161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.93x = 32,805.74 × 13,161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.93x = 431,787,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,787,033.71/23,771.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.74

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