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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,750.93, 32,774.93 and 13,139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,750.93, 32,774.93 and 13,139.93 is: 18,132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,750.93 : 32,774.93 = 13,139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,750.93/32,774.93 = 13,139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,750.93x = 32,774.93 × 13,139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,750.93x = 430,660,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,660,351.47/23,750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,132.36

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