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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.75, 32,729.22 and 13,106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.75, 32,729.22 and 13,106.75 is: 18,086.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.75 : 32,729.22 = 13,106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.75/32,729.22 = 13,106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.75x = 32,729.22 × 13,106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.75x = 428,973,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,973,786.06/23,717.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,086.61

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