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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.88, 32,660.48 and 13,736.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.88, 32,660.48 and 13,736.96 is: 18,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.88 : 32,660.48 = 13,736.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.88/32,660.48 = 13,736.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.88x = 32,660.48 × 13,736.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.88x = 448,655,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,655,707.34/23,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,950.71

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