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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.07, 32,782.50 and 13,145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.07, 32,782.50 and 13,145.42 is: 18,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.07 : 32,782.50 = 13,145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.07/32,782.50 = 13,145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.07x = 32,782.50 × 13,145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.07x = 430,939,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,939,567.24/23,755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,140.96

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