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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.67, 32,931.41 and 13,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.67, 32,931.41 and 13,253.91 is: 18,291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.67 : 32,931.41 = 13,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.67/32,931.41 = 13,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.67x = 32,931.41 × 13,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.67x = 436,469,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,469,878.04/23,861.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.67

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