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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.66, 32,741.26 and 13,115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.66, 32,741.26 and 13,115.06 is: 18,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.66 : 32,741.26 = 13,115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.66/32,741.26 = 13,115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.66x = 32,741.26 × 13,115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.66x = 429,403,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,403,589.38/23,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.70

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