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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.54, 32,941.52 and 13,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.54, 32,941.52 and 13,115.30 is: 18,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.54 : 32,941.52 = 13,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.54/32,941.52 = 13,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.54x = 32,941.52 × 13,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.54x = 432,037,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,037,917.26/23,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.21

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