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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.60, 32,733.96 and 13,110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.60, 32,733.96 and 13,110.68 is: 18,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.60 : 32,733.96 = 13,110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.60/32,733.96 = 13,110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.60x = 32,733.96 × 13,110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.60x = 429,164,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,164,474.69/23,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,092.48

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