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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.01, 32,741.67 and 13,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.01, 32,741.67 and 13,115.20 is: 18,098.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.01 : 32,741.67 = 13,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.01/32,741.67 = 13,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.01x = 32,741.67 × 13,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.01x = 429,413,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,413,550.38/23,727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.09

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