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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,750.73, 32,776.11 and 13,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,750.73, 32,776.11 and 13,140.72 is: 18,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,750.73 : 32,776.11 = 13,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,750.73/32,776.11 = 13,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,750.73x = 32,776.11 × 13,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,750.73x = 430,701,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,701,684.20/23,750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,134.25

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