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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.12, 32,740.92 and 13,115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.12, 32,740.92 and 13,115.04 is: 18,097.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.12 : 32,740.92 = 13,115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.12/32,740.92 = 13,115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.12x = 32,740.92 × 13,115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.12x = 429,398,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,398,475.44/23,727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.37

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