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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,748.76, 32,771.91 and 13,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,748.76, 32,771.91 and 13,137.76 is: 18,129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,748.76 : 32,771.91 = 13,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,748.76/32,771.91 = 13,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,748.76x = 32,771.91 × 13,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,748.76x = 430,549,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,549,488.32/23,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.35

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