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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,748.30, 32,772.51 and 13,137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,748.30, 32,772.51 and 13,137.71 is: 18,129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,748.30 : 32,772.51 = 13,137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,748.30/32,772.51 = 13,137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,748.30x = 32,772.51 × 13,137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,748.30x = 430,555,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,555,568.49/23,748.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.95

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