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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.94, 32,652.34 and 13,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.94, 32,652.34 and 13,723.94 is: 18,939.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.94 : 32,652.34 = 13,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.94/32,652.34 = 13,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.94x = 32,652.34 × 13,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.94x = 448,118,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,118,755.02/23,659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,939.98

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