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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.62, 32,734.77 and 13,109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.62, 32,734.77 and 13,109.04 is: 18,091.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.62 : 32,734.77 = 13,109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.62/32,734.77 = 13,109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.62x = 32,734.77 × 13,109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.62x = 429,121,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,121,409.32/23,719.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,091.41

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