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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.76, 32,741.46 and 13,115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.76, 32,741.46 and 13,115.94 is: 18,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.76 : 32,741.46 = 13,115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.76/32,741.46 = 13,115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.76x = 32,741.46 × 13,115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.76x = 429,435,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,435,024.87/23,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.42

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