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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.66, 32,750.91 and 13,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.66, 32,750.91 and 13,122.74 is: 18,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.66 : 32,750.91 = 13,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.66/32,750.91 = 13,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.66x = 32,750.91 × 13,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.66x = 429,781,676.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,781,676.69/23,732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.29

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