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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.83, 32,971.57 and 13,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.83, 32,971.57 and 13,137.52 is: 18,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.83 : 32,971.57 = 13,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.83/32,971.57 = 13,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.83x = 32,971.57 × 13,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.83x = 433,164,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,164,514.12/23,891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.24

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