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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,747.76, 32,770.53 and 13,136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,747.76, 32,770.53 and 13,136.76 is: 18,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,747.76 : 32,770.53 = 13,136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,747.76/32,770.53 = 13,136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,747.76x = 32,770.53 × 13,136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,747.76x = 430,498,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,498,587.68/23,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.97

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