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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.16, 32,746.08 and 13,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.16, 32,746.08 and 13,119.24 is: 18,104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.16 : 32,746.08 = 13,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.16/32,746.08 = 13,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.16x = 32,746.08 × 13,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.16x = 429,603,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,603,682.58/23,729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,104.46

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