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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.69, 32,646.47 and 13,719.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.69, 32,646.47 and 13,719.69 is: 18,934.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.69 : 32,646.47 = 13,719.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.69/32,646.47 = 13,719.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.69x = 32,646.47 × 13,719.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.69x = 447,899,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,899,379.40/23,655.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.11

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