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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.09, 32,727.54 and 13,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.09, 32,727.54 and 13,105.50 is: 18,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.09 : 32,727.54 = 13,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.09/32,727.54 = 13,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.09x = 32,727.54 × 13,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.09x = 428,910,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,910,775.47/23,716.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.22

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