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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,737.68, 32,758.32 and 13,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,737.68, 32,758.32 and 13,127.22 is: 18,115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,737.68 : 32,758.32 = 13,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,737.68/32,758.32 = 13,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,737.68x = 32,758.32 × 13,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,737.68x = 430,025,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,025,673.47/23,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,115.74

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