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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.58, 32,746.05 and 13,119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.58, 32,746.05 and 13,119.21 is: 18,104.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.58 : 32,746.05 = 13,119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.58/32,746.05 = 13,119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.58x = 32,746.05 × 13,119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.58x = 429,602,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,602,306.62/23,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,104.08

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