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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.63, 32,741.28 and 13,115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.63, 32,741.28 and 13,115.82 is: 18,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.63 : 32,741.28 = 13,115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.63/32,741.28 = 13,115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.63x = 32,741.28 × 13,115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.63x = 429,428,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,428,735.05/23,727.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.26

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