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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,697.82, 32,702.94 and 13,628.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,697.82, 32,702.94 and 13,628.21 is: 18,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,697.82 : 32,702.94 = 13,628.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,697.82/32,702.94 = 13,628.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,697.82x = 32,702.94 × 13,628.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,697.82x = 445,682,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,682,370.42/23,697.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.90

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