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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,747.61, 32,772.05 and 13,137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,747.61, 32,772.05 and 13,137.19 is: 18,129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,747.61 : 32,772.05 = 13,137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,747.61/32,772.05 = 13,137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,747.61x = 32,772.05 × 13,137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,747.61x = 430,532,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,532,647.54/23,747.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.51

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