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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.67, 32,732.42 and 13,108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.67, 32,732.42 and 13,108.99 is: 18,090.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.67 : 32,732.42 = 13,108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.67/32,732.42 = 13,108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.67x = 32,732.42 × 13,108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.67x = 429,088,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,088,966.46/23,718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,090.77

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