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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.53, 32,762.75 and 13,130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.53, 32,762.75 and 13,130.94 is: 18,120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.53 : 32,762.75 = 13,130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.53/32,762.75 = 13,130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.53x = 32,762.75 × 13,130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.53x = 430,205,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,205,704.49/23,741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.39

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