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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.78, 32,941.62 and 13,113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.78, 32,941.62 and 13,113.93 is: 18,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.78 : 32,941.62 = 13,113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.78/32,941.62 = 13,113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.78x = 32,941.62 × 13,113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.78x = 431,994,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,994,222.30/23,870.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.19

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