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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.51, 32,742.68 and 13,116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.51, 32,742.68 and 13,116.51 is: 18,100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.51 : 32,742.68 = 13,116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.51/32,742.68 = 13,116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.51x = 32,742.68 × 13,116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.51x = 429,469,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,469,624.06/23,727.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.07

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