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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,713.44, 32,724.96 and 13,103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,713.44, 32,724.96 and 13,103.15 is: 18,082.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,713.44 : 32,724.96 = 13,103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,713.44/32,724.96 = 13,103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,713.44x = 32,724.96 × 13,103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,713.44x = 428,799,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,799,896.00/23,713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,082.57

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