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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.53, 32,732.73 and 13,109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.53, 32,732.73 and 13,109.07 is: 18,090.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.53 : 32,732.73 = 13,109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.53/32,732.73 = 13,109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.53x = 32,732.73 × 13,109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.53x = 429,095,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,095,648.86/23,719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,090.39

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