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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.65, 32,742.68 and 13,116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.65, 32,742.68 and 13,116.27 is: 18,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.65 : 32,742.68 = 13,116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.65/32,742.68 = 13,116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.65x = 32,742.68 × 13,116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.65x = 429,461,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,461,765.82/23,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.16

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