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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,841.61, 32,902.91 and 13,771.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,841.61, 32,902.91 and 13,771.89 is: 19,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,841.61 : 32,902.91 = 13,771.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,841.61/32,902.91 = 13,771.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,841.61x = 32,902.91 × 13,771.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,841.61x = 453,135,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,135,291.63/23,841.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,006.07

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