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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,801.17, 32,845.11 and 13,190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,801.17, 32,845.11 and 13,190.71 is: 18,202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,801.17 : 32,845.11 = 13,190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,801.17/32,845.11 = 13,190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,801.17x = 32,845.11 × 13,190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,801.17x = 433,250,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,250,320.93/23,801.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.90

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