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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.13, 32,998.16 and 13,157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.13, 32,998.16 and 13,157.24 is: 18,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.13 : 32,998.16 = 13,157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.13/32,998.16 = 13,157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.13x = 32,998.16 × 13,157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.13x = 434,164,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,164,710.68/23,911.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,157.44

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