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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.63, 32,177.16 and 13,756.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.63, 32,177.16 and 13,756.74 is: 18,984.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.63 : 32,177.16 = 13,756.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.63/32,177.16 = 13,756.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.63x = 32,177.16 × 13,756.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.63x = 442,652,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,652,824.06/23,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.43

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