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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,713.54, 32,724.67 and 13,103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,713.54, 32,724.67 and 13,103.08 is: 18,082.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,713.54 : 32,724.67 = 13,103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,713.54/32,724.67 = 13,103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,713.54x = 32,724.67 × 13,103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,713.54x = 428,793,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,793,772.60/23,713.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,082.24

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