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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.83, 32,732.98 and 13,109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.83, 32,732.98 and 13,109.64 is: 18,091.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.83 : 32,732.98 = 13,109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.83/32,732.98 = 13,109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.83x = 32,732.98 × 13,109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.83x = 429,117,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,117,583.93/23,719.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,091.09

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