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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.04, 32,740.56 and 13,114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.04, 32,740.56 and 13,114.67 is: 18,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.04 : 32,740.56 = 13,114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.04/32,740.56 = 13,114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.04x = 32,740.56 × 13,114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.04x = 429,381,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,381,640.02/23,725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.25

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