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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.16, 32,725.53 and 13,103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.16, 32,725.53 and 13,103.70 is: 18,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.16 : 32,725.53 = 13,103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.16/32,725.53 = 13,103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.16x = 32,725.53 × 13,103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.16x = 428,825,527.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,825,527.46/23,714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,083.10

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