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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.61, 32,774.81 and 13,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.61, 32,774.81 and 13,139.19 is: 18,132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.61 : 32,774.81 = 13,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.61/32,774.81 = 13,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.61x = 32,774.81 × 13,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.61x = 430,634,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,634,390.11/23,749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.28

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