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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,874.62, 32,947.89 and 13,119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,874.62, 32,947.89 and 13,119.95 is: 18,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,874.62 : 32,947.89 = 13,119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,874.62/32,947.89 = 13,119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,874.62x = 32,947.89 × 13,119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,874.62x = 432,274,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,274,504.67/23,874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.03

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