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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.51, 32,739.92 and 13,114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.51, 32,739.92 and 13,114.51 is: 18,097.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.51 : 32,739.92 = 13,114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.51/32,739.92 = 13,114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.51x = 32,739.92 × 13,114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.51x = 429,367,778.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,367,778.97/23,725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.31

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