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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.42, 32,740.77 and 13,114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.42, 32,740.77 and 13,114.87 is: 18,098.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.42 : 32,740.77 = 13,114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.42/32,740.77 = 13,114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.42x = 32,740.77 × 13,114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.42x = 429,390,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,390,942.25/23,725.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.35

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