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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.20, 32,744.65 and 13,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.20, 32,744.65 and 13,118 is: 18,101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.20 : 32,744.65 = 13,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.20/32,744.65 = 13,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.20x = 32,744.65 × 13,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.20x = 429,544,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,544,318.70/23,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.93

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