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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.55, 32,741.19 and 13,115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.55, 32,741.19 and 13,115.12 is: 18,098.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.55 : 32,741.19 = 13,115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.55/32,741.19 = 13,115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.55x = 32,741.19 × 13,115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.55x = 429,404,472.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,404,472.09/23,725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.82

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