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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.06, 32,767.36 and 13,133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.06, 32,767.36 and 13,133.90 is: 18,125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.06 : 32,767.36 = 13,133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.06/32,767.36 = 13,133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.06x = 32,767.36 × 13,133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.06x = 430,363,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,363,229.50/23,744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.09

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