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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,881.66, 32,957.49 and 13,271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,881.66, 32,957.49 and 13,271.74 is: 18,315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,881.66 : 32,957.49 = 13,271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,881.66/32,957.49 = 13,271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,881.66x = 32,957.49 × 13,271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,881.66x = 437,403,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,403,238.33/23,881.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.45

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