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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.63, 32,740.09 and 13,114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.63, 32,740.09 and 13,114.63 is: 18,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.63 : 32,740.09 = 13,114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.63/32,740.09 = 13,114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.63x = 32,740.09 × 13,114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.63x = 429,374,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,374,051.88/23,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.48

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