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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,737.98, 32,758.62 and 13,127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,737.98, 32,758.62 and 13,127.79 is: 18,116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,737.98 : 32,758.62 = 13,127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,737.98/32,758.62 = 13,127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,737.98x = 32,758.62 × 13,127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,737.98x = 430,048,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,048,284.05/23,737.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,116.47

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