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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,722.93, 32,736.35 and 13,111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,722.93, 32,736.35 and 13,111.88 is: 18,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,722.93 : 32,736.35 = 13,111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,722.93/32,736.35 = 13,111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,722.93x = 32,736.35 × 13,111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,722.93x = 429,234,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,234,961.94/23,722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,093.68

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