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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,747.34, 32,768.50 and 13,135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,747.34, 32,768.50 and 13,135.53 is: 18,125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,747.34 : 32,768.50 = 13,135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,747.34/32,768.50 = 13,135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,747.34x = 32,768.50 × 13,135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,747.34x = 430,431,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,431,729.48/23,747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,125.47

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