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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.94, 32,991.08 and 13,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.94, 32,991.08 and 13,151.36 is: 18,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.94 : 32,991.08 = 13,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.94/32,991.08 = 13,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.94x = 32,991.08 × 13,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.94x = 433,877,569.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,877,569.87/23,906.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.60

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