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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,896.81, 32,977.80 and 13,141.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,896.81, 32,977.80 and 13,141.93 is: 18,135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,896.81 : 32,977.80 = 13,141.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,896.81/32,977.80 = 13,141.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,896.81x = 32,977.80 × 13,141.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,896.81x = 433,391,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,391,939.15/23,896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.97

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