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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.90, 32,741.73 and 13,115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.90, 32,741.73 and 13,115.53 is: 18,099.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.90 : 32,741.73 = 13,115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.90/32,741.73 = 13,115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.90x = 32,741.73 × 13,115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.90x = 429,425,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,425,142.07/23,725.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.42

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