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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,721, 32,734.86 and 13,110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,721, 32,734.86 and 13,110.54 is: 18,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,721 : 32,734.86 = 13,110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,721/32,734.86 = 13,110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,721x = 32,734.86 × 13,110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,721x = 429,171,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,171,691.42/23,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,092.48

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