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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.76, 32,748.56 and 13,120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.76, 32,748.56 and 13,120.72 is: 18,105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.76 : 32,748.56 = 13,120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.76/32,748.56 = 13,120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.76x = 32,748.56 × 13,120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.76x = 429,684,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,684,686.16/23,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.89

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