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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.78, 32,744.07 and 13,117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.78, 32,744.07 and 13,117.59 is: 18,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.78 : 32,744.07 = 13,117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.78/32,744.07 = 13,117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.78x = 32,744.07 × 13,117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.78x = 429,523,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,523,285.19/23,727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,102.13

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