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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.40, 32,767.56 and 13,133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.40, 32,767.56 and 13,133.76 is: 18,124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.40 : 32,767.56 = 13,133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.40/32,767.56 = 13,133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.40x = 32,767.56 × 13,133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.40x = 430,361,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,361,268.83/23,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.75

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