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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.76, 32,731.98 and 13,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.76, 32,731.98 and 13,108.76 is: 18,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.76 : 32,731.98 = 13,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.76/32,731.98 = 13,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.76x = 32,731.98 × 13,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.76x = 429,075,506.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,075,506.48/23,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.37

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