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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.91, 32,728.76 and 13,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.91, 32,728.76 and 13,107.52 is: 18,087.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.91 : 32,728.76 = 13,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.91/32,728.76 = 13,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.91x = 32,728.76 × 13,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.91x = 428,992,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,992,900.80/23,717.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,087.29

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