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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.89, 32,748.96 and 13,121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.89, 32,748.96 and 13,121.29 is: 18,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.89 : 32,748.96 = 13,121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.89/32,748.96 = 13,121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.89x = 32,748.96 × 13,121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.89x = 429,708,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,708,617.69/23,731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.80

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