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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725, 32,740.26 and 13,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725, 32,740.26 and 13,114.12 is: 18,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725 : 32,740.26 = 13,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725/32,740.26 = 13,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725x = 32,740.26 × 13,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725x = 429,359,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,359,698.47/23,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.35

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