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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.54, 32,767.62 and 13,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.54, 32,767.62 and 13,134.32 is: 18,125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.54 : 32,767.62 = 13,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.54/32,767.62 = 13,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.54x = 32,767.62 × 13,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.54x = 430,380,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,380,406.72/23,744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.45

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