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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,721, 32,733.71 and 13,110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,721, 32,733.71 and 13,110 is: 18,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,721 : 32,733.71 = 13,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,721/32,733.71 = 13,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,721x = 32,733.71 × 13,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,721x = 429,138,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,138,938.10/23,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,091.10

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