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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,726.72, 32,744.40 and 13,116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,726.72, 32,744.40 and 13,116.44 is: 18,101.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,726.72 : 32,744.40 = 13,116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,726.72/32,744.40 = 13,116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,726.72x = 32,744.40 × 13,116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,726.72x = 429,489,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,489,957.94/23,726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.53

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