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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.92, 32,741.58 and 13,115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.92, 32,741.58 and 13,115.34 is: 18,099.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.92 : 32,741.58 = 13,115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.92/32,741.58 = 13,115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.92x = 32,741.58 × 13,115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.92x = 429,416,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,416,953.84/23,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.06

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