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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.43, 32,774.06 and 13,138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.43, 32,774.06 and 13,138.83 is: 18,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.43 : 32,774.06 = 13,138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.43/32,774.06 = 13,138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.43x = 32,774.06 × 13,138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.43x = 430,612,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,612,737.06/23,749.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.50

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