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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.53, 32,851.97 and 13,051.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.53, 32,851.97 and 13,051.42 is: 18,011.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.53 : 32,851.97 = 13,051.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.53/32,851.97 = 13,051.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.53x = 32,851.97 × 13,051.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.53x = 428,764,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,764,710.91/23,805.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.14

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