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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.08, 32,747.48 and 13,121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.08, 32,747.48 and 13,121.76 is: 18,106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.08 : 32,747.48 = 13,121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.08/32,747.48 = 13,121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.08x = 32,747.48 × 13,121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.08x = 429,704,573.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,704,573.16/23,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.49

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