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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.54, 32,767.34 and 13,133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.54, 32,767.34 and 13,133.95 is: 18,124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.54 : 32,767.34 = 13,133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.54/32,767.34 = 13,133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.54x = 32,767.34 × 13,133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.54x = 430,364,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,364,457.60/23,744.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,124.77

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