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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.83, 32,968.70 and 13,136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.83, 32,968.70 and 13,136.13 is: 18,126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.83 : 32,968.70 = 13,136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.83/32,968.70 = 13,136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.83x = 32,968.70 × 13,136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.83x = 433,080,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,080,964.29/23,891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,126.74

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