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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.97, 32,985.57 and 13,147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.97, 32,985.57 and 13,147.66 is: 18,144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.97 : 32,985.57 = 13,147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.97/32,985.57 = 13,147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.97x = 32,985.57 × 13,147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.97x = 433,683,059.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,683,059.27/23,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.24

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