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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.72, 32,177.07 and 13,756.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.72, 32,177.07 and 13,756.74 is: 18,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.72 : 32,177.07 = 13,756.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.72/32,177.07 = 13,756.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.72x = 32,177.07 × 13,756.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.72x = 442,651,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,651,585.95/23,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.30

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